Inova Primary Care Virtual Visits

Secure and Convenient Virtual Care At Inova Primary Care we want you to feel healthy and well. We make primary care services easy and accessible to our community members whom we are privileged to serve. With virtual visits, our convenient comprehensive care and connection with your provider can now be done without having to travel or leave your home. Telemedicine services are offered to patients (new or established) who are physically located at the time of the virtual visit in Virginia. Conditions That May be Treated Via a Virtual Visit Safely connect with your provider though a virtual visit and receive care for the following acute and chronic medical conditions: Anxiety Arthritis or Joint Pain Asthma Birth Control Counseling Blood Pressure Bowel Problem Cancer Screening Cholesterol/Lipid Screening Chronic Condition Follow-up Cold/Sinus Infection Cough Depression Diabetes Ear or Hearing Problems Emergency Room Follow-up Fatigue Fever Flu Like Symptoms Headaches or Migraine Hospital Follow-up Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Muscle or Joint Problem Pink Eye/Conjunctivitis Rash Seasonal Allergies Skin Problem or Lesion Sleep Problems Smoking Cessation Sore Throat STD Testing Thyroid Problems Upper Respiratory Infection Urinary Tract Infection Virtual Visits Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What can I expect? Expand Content Patients with access to a smartphone, tablet or a computer with a reliable internet connection and a camera and microphone can do a virtual visit. Our Primary Care team offers convenient, personal and comprehensive care to each patient we have the privilege to serve. It's what we do best. How can I communicate with my team outside of appointments? Expand Content Patients can communicate with their Primary Care physician through MyChart. It is a free, easy and secure way to view your personal medical information. MyChart provides you a seamless way to communicate with your Inova healthcare team and have access to your medical records so you can manage your health. What will I need to participate in virtual visits? Expand Content To participate in virtual visits, you will need a smartphone, tablet or a computer with a reliable internet connection and a quiet location to speak. Specific instructions are available  How will I be billed for a virtual visit? Expand Content The normal billing process will apply to Primary Care virtual visits for both insured and self-pay patients. Can I do my annual physical exam via virtual visit? Expand Content No. Annual physical exams (except Medicare annual wellness visits) require your provider to perform a physical exam which is done during an in-person visit. I am due to have blood tests and/or vaccines. Can I still schedule a virtual visit? Expand Content Yes. You can begin with a consultation with your provider via virtual visit and then come into the clinic for a quick nurse visit for your vaccination or lab work. We offer a full-service lab at each Primary Care location. This will help to minimize the time you spend in the clinic.