UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare is the largest insurer in the country, and the UHC card in your wallet could be one of several very different products. Moses Medical at 871B Westchester Ave in the Bronx accepts UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage and the UHC Community Plan for Medicaid. If you got UnitedHealthcare through your job, network status depends on the specific plan, so call (646) 741-2111 with your card and we can check it before your visit.

The rules vary by plan type. The details below are organized so you can find what applies to you.

What Your UHC Plan Covers Here

Depending on your plan, your UHC card may cover these visits at our office:

• Primary care for physicals, preventive screenings, and ongoing health management
• Primary care for diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and thyroid disorders
• Internal medicine for ongoing blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and chronic condition management
• Dermatology for skin exams, rashes, and moles or spots you want checked
• Mental health visits for evaluation, medication questions or management when appropriate, and referral planning for therapy or counseling when needed
• Podiatry for diabetic foot care and heel pain
• Lab services with on-site blood draws
• Medical weight loss with clinician-guided programs
• Wound care for diabetic ulcers and chronic wounds

For UHC members managing diabetes, that means your primary care, podiatry, lab, and wound care follow-up can stay coordinated in one clinic.

Verifying Your UHC Benefits

Pull out your UHC card and check the plan type printed on the front. Then follow the steps for your plan:

Employer HMO and EPO members need a PCP on file. Call 1-800-328-5979 or check uhc.com to ask whether this office is in network for your product and whether a Moses Medical provider can be selected as your PCP. Your PCP writes referrals for specialist visits.

Employer PPO members can book specialist appointments directly, without a referral. Confirm network status for your plan first, since that is what decides your cost.

Medicare Advantage members should bring both their Medicare card and UHC MA card. Moses Medical is in network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage.

Medicaid Community Plan members should bring their NY State Medicaid card and UHC Community Plan card. The front desk can run an eligibility check at check-in.

If any service needs prior authorization, staff can file the request, and UnitedHealthcare decides the outcome.

Plan-Specific Tips

For employer-sponsored HMO/PPO/EPO members: Federal rules require most employer plans to cover an in-network annual wellness visit at no cost to you, including preventive screenings, blood panels, and immunization updates. Confirm network status, then schedule one every year with primary care.

For Medicare Advantage members: You qualify for an Annual Wellness Visit that includes a personalized prevention plan. Many MA plans also cover medical weight loss programs, hearing exams, and dental. Check your Evidence of Coverage or call UHC. Ask the care team which heart and metabolic screenings your MA plan covers at your next visit.

For Medicaid Community Plan members: New York Medicaid managed care generally covers preventive visits, lab work, prescriptions, and specialist visits with little or no cost share. If you have diabetes, your plan may cover podiatry exams and wound care. Our guide on diabetic wound care explains what to watch for between visits.

For everyone: Download the UnitedHealthcare app. It shows your claims, deductible balance, and Explanation of Benefits in real time. Knowing where you stand helps you avoid surprise costs.

We are on Westchester Ave in Longwood, near the 2/5 trains at Prospect Av and the Bx4 bus. Call (646) 741-2111 to schedule, or walk in during office hours.