Become a patient
When you choose Optum, you choose great care that’s focused on you and located close to home. We see patients of all ages. We also care for many types of medical problems. No matter where you are in your health journey, we're here for you. Learn more about us.
With Optum, you get the care you need when you need it.
When you become an Optum patient, you have access to:
- Many types of care for individuals and families
- Care and programs for those on Medicare
- More than 3,700 primary care doctors and 11,000 specialty doctors
- More than 110 clinic locations and over 80 urgent care centers
- More than 40 of the area’s leading hospitals that we partner with
- Virtual care so you can see your doctor from home
- Pharmacy services
- Patient support for your questions
We accept most health insurance plans
We accept new patients with many different types of health insurance plans. Learn more about plans we accept.
Health maintenance organization (HMO)
When you have an HMO insurance plan, you choose a medical network and a primary care doctor who oversees your care.
Preferred provider organization (PPO)
When you have a PPO insurance plan, you can see a larger network of doctors for your care without a referral.
Medicare plans
We accept most Medicare plans, including Original Medicare, Medicare supplement and Medicare Advantage.
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