65 Prime Plus by Mercy Primary Care - Tower West
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone: (479) 274-3350
Fax: (479) 274-3369
You’ve finally made it to that time in life when there’s time to focus on you. Now, get a care team who’ll do that too. 65 Prime+ by Mercy Primary Care combines the trusted expertise of Mercy with care designed just for people 65 and over. To learn more about our 65 Prime+ program, click here.
65 Prime+ by Mercy Primary Care - Fort Smith
Patients over 65 have specific health requirements that younger people usually don't experience. This is why we created 65 Prime+ by Mercy Primary Care.
Our clinic in Fort Smith provides an environment that is simple to navigate, visually soothing and comfortable for everyone. Every element, from the wall colors to the waiting room furniture, has been selected with the well-being of our older patients in mind.
Senior Health Care Services at 65 Prime+ by Mercy Primary Care
Our clinic offers older patients routine care and services, including:
- Flu shots and immunizations
- General medical evaluations
- Medicare annual wellness check-ups
We can also help patients treat and manage a number of conditions, such as:
If you're currently managing multiple chronic conditions, your Mercy physician can assist with medication management and handle any problems that may come up.
At Mercy Clinic, you'll also benefit from MyMercy, a free app that allows you to manage all your care on your smartphone.
65 Prime Plus by Mercy Primary Care FAQs
65 Prime+ is the new primary care practice for Medicare beneficiaries. It’s a primary care practice specially designed to meet the unique needs of Medicare patients.
- As a 65 Prime+ patient, you’ll have extended visit times to make sure your concerns can be fully addressed without you or your care team feeling hurried.
- Our physicians and advanced practice providers have fewer patients, allowing them to give you the attention you need.
- You’ll be seen more frequently to keep ongoing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease under control.
- Our physicians and advanced practice providers are intensely focused on helping you meet your individual wellness goals and identifying problems early, before they can affect your health.
- You’ll be able to get a routine appointment within a week.
- For urgent concerns or sudden, severe conditions, you’ll be scheduled within one business day.
- The foundation of the care team is a Mercy primary care physician or advanced practice provider solely dedicated to caring for Medicare patients.
- Each provider is supported by a nurse and a care assistant.
- The nurse provides education and clinical support to patients.
- The care assistant provides clinical support to patients during clinic visits, and coordinates scheduling appointments and referrals.
- The patient services representative provides registration and insurance support to patients.
The care navigator helps with all care needs during and outside of visits. This team member:
- Coordinates referrals to specialists, therapists or other providers
- Sets up tests or procedures
- Obtains prescriptions and medical equipment
- Makes sure that all preventive care like immunizations, lab tests, and cancer screenings are obtained
- Seamlessly coordinates care when significant events occur, including emergency room or hospital visits
65 Prime+ will care for any patient with traditional Medicare or enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan currently accepted by Mercy.
- Our practices provide complete primary care, including all wellness care, chronic condition management, and acute or urgent care.
- Lab services and diagnostic testing are readily available in or near the practice.
- Patients with a Mercy specialist or other specialist will continue their care with them.
No; geriatrics typically involves a one-time or occasional consultation visit for older adults. 65 Prime+ provides continuous primary care for our patients.
- Our providers are trained in internal medicine or family medicine.
- Our care team members are experienced in and passionate about caring for older adults.
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