Medicare Primary Care in Ocala, FL
Medicare provides excellent primary care benefits, but you need a doctor who understands those benefits and uses them wisely on your behalf. Dr. Martinez-Irizarry provides comprehensive, coordinated care for Medicare patients, focusing on keeping you healthy and independent.
Primary Care for Medicare Patients in Ocala
Medicare covers a comprehensive range of primary care services designed to keep you healthy and catch problems early. We take full advantage of these benefits to provide you with preventive care, chronic disease management, and rapid access to care when you need it.
Whether you're a long-time patient or new to our practice, Dr. Martinez-Irizarry's approach is the same: thorough evaluation, personalized care planning, and coordination of all your healthcare needs in one place.
The Annual Wellness Visit
What It Covers
The Annual Wellness Visit includes a comprehensive health assessment, review of your medical and family history, medication review, physical measurements, and screening for cognitive impairment and depression.
How It Differs from a Physical
Unlike a traditional physical exam focused on your current condition, the wellness visit is prevention-focused. We assess your health risks, review what preventive services you need, and create a personalized health plan for the year ahead.
Why It's Worth Scheduling
The visit is free under Medicare. It identifies your health risks early, ensures you're up to date on screenings and vaccines, and helps you stay as healthy as possible. Prevention is far more effective and less costly than treating advanced disease.
Chronic Care Management for Patients with Multiple Conditions
Many Medicare patients manage several chronic conditions simultaneously—diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, arthritis, and others. Managing these together is complex, but it's our specialty.
- We monitor multiple conditions at regular visits and through lab work
- We adjust medications to manage your conditions without creating harmful interactions
- We coordinate with specialists so everyone caring for you is aware of your complete medical picture
Having one primary doctor managing all your conditions reduces the risk of medication errors, duplicate testing, and conflicting advice from multiple providers.
Medication Review and Deprescribing
Many Medicare patients take multiple medications—some prescribed years ago, some no longer appropriate. We regularly review your complete medication list, including over-the-counter medications and supplements.
Deprescribing is the careful process of reducing or stopping medications that may be causing more harm than benefit. Some medications become unnecessary as your condition improves or changes. Others may increase your risk of falls, confusion, or other side effects without providing clear benefit.
We discuss each medication with you—why you're taking it, whether it's still necessary, and whether safer alternatives exist. Our goal is to simplify your medication regimen while keeping your conditions well-controlled.
Post-Hospital and Post-Rehab Follow-Up Visits
A visit within a few days of leaving the hospital or rehab facility is critical. We review your discharge papers, confirm you understand your new medications and restrictions, check your vital signs and overall recovery, and follow up on any lingering concerns.
Early follow-up prevents readmission, identifies complications while they're still manageable, and ensures you safely return to your normal life. Medicare covers these urgent post-hospital visits, so don't delay in scheduling this appointment.
Preventive Screenings and Vaccines
Medicare covers many preventive screenings and vaccines free of charge. We help you stay up to date on the screenings and immunizations that are right for your age and health risks.
Age-Appropriate Cancer Screenings
Colorectal cancer screening, prostate screening, breast cancer screening, and cervical cancer screening as appropriate for your age and health status.
Cardiovascular Screening
Blood pressure, cholesterol screening, and screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in appropriate patients.
Bone Density Testing
Osteoporosis screening to identify fracture risk and prevent falls and breaks.
Essential Vaccines
Flu vaccine annually, pneumococcal vaccine, shingles vaccine (Shingrix), and others as recommended for your health status.
Care Coordination with Specialists
Many Medicare patients see multiple specialists—cardiologists, rheumatologists, gastroenterologists, and others. We ensure all your healthcare providers communicate and work together. We obtain records from your specialists, review their recommendations, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. You benefit from having one doctor who knows your complete medical history and coordinates all your care.
Same-Day Sick Visits and Evening Hours for Seniors and Caregivers
When you're sick, you need to see a doctor quickly. We reserve appointments for same-day sick visits so you don't have to wait when you're not feeling well. Walk-ins are always welcome if you need urgent care.
We're open until 7 PM on Mondays and Thursdays for patients who work or have caregiving responsibilities. Your family members are welcome at your visits to help you understand medical advice and coordinate your care.
Getting Started as a New Medicare Patient
If you're new to our practice or have recently turned 65 and enrolled in Medicare, we welcome you. Start by scheduling your Annual Wellness Visit. Bring your insurance card, any medications you're currently taking (or a list), and records from your previous doctor if available.
At your first visit, we'll review your medical history, current health concerns, and medications. We'll explain Medicare benefits and what to expect from our practice. Please call us at (352) 789-5047 if you have questions about Medicare coverage or your specific plan.
Start Your Medicare Primary Care in Ocala
Our Address
Primary Medical Services1500 SE Magnolia Ext. Ste. 204
Ocala, FL 34471
Dr. Martinez-Irizarry is accepting new Medicare patients.
We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans.
Office Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday–Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept Medicare?
Yes, we accept Medicare and most major insurance plans. To verify your specific coverage and any out-of-pocket costs, please call us at (352) 789-5047. Our staff will check your insurance details and answer any questions you have about your benefits.
What is an Annual Wellness Visit and why is it important?
Medicare covers an Annual Wellness Visit once per year to help you stay healthy. Unlike a physical exam, this visit focuses on preventive health planning—assessing your health risks, reviewing medications, and creating a personalized prevention plan. We schedule adequate time to discuss your health goals and concerns.
How can you help manage my multiple chronic conditions?
We coordinate care for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disease, and other chronic conditions. We monitor your conditions at regular visits, adjust medications as needed, order appropriate labs, and work with specialists when necessary. The goal is to keep your conditions well-controlled and prevent complications.
Can you help if I've just left the hospital or a rehabilitation facility?
Absolutely. Post-hospital and post-rehab follow-up visits are critical to your recovery and prevent readmission. We review your discharge paperwork, make sure you understand your medications and instructions, assess your recovery progress, and coordinate with your hospital and rehab teams to ensure a smooth transition home.
What preventive screenings and vaccinations do you offer?
We provide age-appropriate preventive care including blood pressure and cholesterol screening, cancer screenings, bone density testing, and vaccines including flu, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines. Medicare covers many of these preventive services at no cost to you.
What is deprescribing and why might I benefit from it?
Deprescribing is the careful process of reducing or stopping medications that may no longer be necessary or may be causing more harm than benefit. Some medications prescribed years ago may no longer be appropriate. We regularly review your medication list and discuss whether any can be safely reduced or discontinued.
Get to Know Dr. Martinez-Irizarry
Dr. Alfonso Martinez-Irizarry brings over 15 years of experience caring for Medicare patients. Learn more about his approach and philosophy.
About Dr. Martinez-Irizarry