A concierge annual physical in Miami is a comprehensive preventive health evaluation conducted by a board-certified physician, with same-day on-site laboratory processing and a physician-reviewed result summary completed before you leave the clinic. At TrufaMED Urgent Care and Concierge Medicine in Surfside, this format differs from a standard primary care annual exam in time, depth, and the range of testing completed in a single appointment.
Standard annual exams at most primary care offices are scheduled in 15-to-20-minute blocks, with lab orders sent to an outside facility and results available days later through a patient portal. A concierge annual physical allocates an hour or more of physician time, processes labs on-site, and produces a reviewed summary with next steps before you walk out the door.
This post covers what is included in a concierge annual physical at TrufaMED, how it compares to an executive physical, what the standard lab panel tests for, how insurance applies, and how to schedule an appointment at 9445 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154.
What a Concierge Annual Physical Includes
An annual physical is a preventive health evaluation structured around clinical guidelines for screening, baseline documentation, and early detection of conditions before they produce symptoms. In a concierge setting, the same clinical components apply, but the delivery is physician-led throughout, with an extended appointment window and on-site diagnostic resources.
At TrufaMED, the attending physician conducts the full evaluation. Dr. Uri Gedalia, Chief Medical Officer and Board-Certified General Surgeon, and Dr. Shane D. Naidoo, Medical Director and Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician, oversee all clinical protocols at the Surfside clinic. Annual physicals follow U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines while giving each patient sufficient time to raise concerns and receive detailed, direct answers.
A standard concierge annual physical at TrufaMED includes:
- Vital signs: blood pressure, heart rate, weight, oxygen saturation, and temperature
- Comprehensive medical history review, including current medications, supplements, and family history
- Head-to-toe physical examination by region, conducted by the attending physician
- Blood draw with on-site laboratory processing and same-visit results
- Urinalysis
- EKG when clinically indicated by age or medical history
- Physician review of all results with a written summary and care plan before you leave
On-site imaging, including X-ray and ultrasound, is available at TrufaMED. These are not routine components of a standard annual physical, but if your physician identifies a finding during examination that warrants imaging, you can complete it in the same visit rather than scheduling a separate appointment at an outside facility.
TrufaMED is Joint Commission accredited, the only urgent care facility in Florida with that designation. This means clinical protocols, staff credentialing, and facility standards meet the same requirements applied to hospitals. For more on TrufaMED’s accreditation history, visit our about us page.
How a Concierge Annual Physical Differs from an Executive Physical
An annual physical and an executive physical serve different clinical purposes, and understanding the distinction helps you choose the right format before booking.
An annual physical is a preventive evaluation that follows standard clinical guidelines. Its scope is determined by your age, sex, and risk factors. The lab panel covers the components recommended for routine preventive care: CBC, CMP, lipid panel, thyroid function, and urinalysis at minimum. The visit typically runs 45 to 60 minutes for most patients. The goal is to document your current health status, confirm your numbers fall within normal ranges, and identify anything that warrants follow-up.
An executive physical is a more extensive diagnostic evaluation. It includes everything in an annual physical, plus expanded lab panels covering advanced metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory markers not part of standard preventive guidelines. Executive physicals often include additional imaging, such as a coronary artery calcium score or body composition analysis. The format runs two to three hours, sometimes across two separate visits, and produces a detailed written report covering each organ system.
At TrufaMED’s concierge medicine program, both formats are available. Your physician reviews your medical history before the visit and structures the exam based on what is clinically appropriate for your age, risk profile, and health goals. If you arrive for a standard annual physical and your physician determines that expanded testing would produce useful clinical data, that conversation happens during your appointment. Next steps are scheduled accordingly.
The practical difference: an annual physical establishes and documents a clinical baseline. An executive physical extends that baseline into systems that standard preventive guidelines do not evaluate with the same depth. Many patients who start with an annual physical transition to an executive physical format in subsequent years as their care becomes more personalized over time.
Lab Testing: What Is Processed On-Site and What Each Test Measures
TrufaMED processes most standard labs on-site. You do not wait days for results. Your physician reviews your lab values with you before the appointment ends, explains what each marker means in context, and answers questions about values outside normal ranges.
A standard annual physical lab panel at TrufaMED typically includes:
- Complete blood count (CBC): Evaluates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Screens for anemia, signs of infection, and certain blood disorders.
- Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP): Covers kidney function, liver enzymes, electrolytes, and fasting blood glucose. Fourteen values reviewed in a single panel.
- Lipid panel: Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. The primary tool for cardiovascular risk assessment in preventive care.
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): Screens for both underactive and overactive thyroid function.
- Hemoglobin A1c: Ordered for patients with diabetes risk factors, a prior pre-diabetes diagnosis, or BMI above the threshold for metabolic risk.
- Urinalysis: Screens for kidney disease markers, glucose in urine, signs of urinary tract infection, and blood.
If your physician identifies additional risk factors during history review, the panel is expanded during the same visit. Common additions include vitamin D levels, iron studies with ferritin, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) for cardiovascular risk stratification, and a complete iron panel when symptoms suggest deficiency.
EKG is available on-site and is ordered when clinically indicated by age or history. For patients over 40 or those with a personal or family history of cardiac arrhythmia or coronary disease, an EKG provides a baseline rhythm strip that becomes part of your medical record at TrufaMED. If the EKG reveals a finding that requires interpretation by a cardiologist, your physician will initiate that referral directly.
How Insurance Applies to Annual Physicals at TrufaMED
Annual preventive physicals are a covered benefit under most major commercial insurance plans in the United States. At TrufaMED, we accept a broad range of commercial carriers. Our billing team can verify your benefits before your visit so that coverage is confirmed before any charges are processed.
A note on Oscar Health: TrufaMED accepts Oscar Health plans. Non-urgent visits, including scheduled annual physicals, may not be covered under Oscar.* Verify your specific plan coverage with Oscar directly before booking.
Medicare covers annual wellness visits as a distinct benefit, separate from a standard annual physical exam. These have different billing codes and different covered components. If you are on Medicare and want to understand which type of visit applies to your situation, our billing team will clarify before you come in.
Patients who participate in TrufaMED’s concierge membership program through our concierge services typically have annual physicals included in their membership, with lab fees applied separately based on the tests ordered. Membership patients receive extended physician access, priority scheduling, and a care relationship that continues between annual exams.
For a complete list of accepted insurance carriers and coverage details, visit our insurance page.
*Non-urgent visits not covered under Oscar Health.
How to Prepare for Your Annual Physical
A concierge annual physical at TrufaMED runs efficiently when you arrive prepared. The following steps take a few minutes and prevent common delays during the visit.
Bring with you:
- A current list of all medications and supplements, with dosages and frequency
- Your insurance card and a photo ID
- Lab results from the prior 12 months, if available, in paper or digital form
- A written list of any symptoms or health concerns you want to address during the visit
Fasting requirements: Standard blood chemistry panels, including the lipid panel and fasting glucose component of the CMP, require a 10-to-12-hour fast. If your annual physical includes these tests, schedule your appointment for the morning and skip breakfast. TrufaMED opens Monday through Friday at 9 AM. If you are unsure whether to fast before your specific panel, call (305) 537-6396 and the front desk will confirm based on your physician’s orders.
Medications: Take your regular medications as scheduled on the morning of your appointment unless your physician has explicitly told you otherwise. This applies to blood pressure medications, thyroid medications, cholesterol medications, and most chronic disease management drugs. Stopping these before a physical is not standard practice and can affect exam findings in ways that complicate result interpretation.
Supplements: Bring a complete list of all supplements including dosages. Supplement use affects certain lab values, including coagulation markers, thyroid function tests, and some metabolic panels. Biotin supplementation at high doses can interfere with several standard immunoassay tests. Your physician needs this information to interpret results accurately.
Prior records: If you have had labs or imaging done in the past year at another facility, bring a copy or authorize a records transfer before your appointment. Comparing current values against prior baselines produces more useful clinical data than a single data point in isolation.
Scheduling a Concierge Annual Physical in Miami
TrufaMED’s clinic is at 9445 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154, two minutes from Bal Harbour Shops. Annual physicals and all concierge visits are scheduled appointments. Walk-in urgent care is available separately for acute needs during clinic hours and does not require advance scheduling.
Clinic hours:
- Monday through Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday: 12 PM to 8 PM
To schedule a concierge annual physical, call (305) 537-6396. Clinical staff can answer questions about what to expect during the visit, confirm insurance coverage in advance, and set up an appointment at a time that works for your schedule. Weekend appointments are available but should be booked in advance rather than expected as walk-in slots.
For patients who want to review the structure of TrufaMED’s ongoing concierge medicine program before booking a single physical, our concierge services page covers membership tiers, included services, and how the physician relationship is structured over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to schedule a concierge annual physical at TrufaMED?
No referral is required. Annual physicals at TrufaMED are scheduled directly by calling (305) 537-6396. Referrals from a primary care physician are not needed to access concierge or preventive care services at the clinic.
How long does a concierge annual physical take at TrufaMED?
A standard concierge annual physical typically takes 45 to 60 minutes. If your physician orders additional testing or the visit includes imaging, it runs longer. An executive physical with an expanded lab panel and imaging review runs 90 minutes to two hours. Staff will give you an estimated duration when you book.
Can I get same-day lab results during my annual physical?
Yes. TrufaMED processes most standard labs on-site. Results for the panels included in a standard annual physical, including the CBC, CMP, lipid panel, TSH, A1c, and urinalysis, are available and reviewed with you during the same visit.
Is an annual physical available on weekends at TrufaMED?
TrufaMED is open Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM and Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM. Concierge appointments, including annual physicals, are scheduled in advance. Call (305) 537-6396 to check weekend availability and confirm an appointment time before coming in.
What is the difference between an annual physical and an executive physical at TrufaMED?
An annual physical covers the standard preventive exam components defined by clinical guidelines for your age and risk profile: history, physical examination, standard labs, and physician review. An executive physical adds expanded laboratory panels, advanced imaging, and a more detailed system-by-system evaluation. Both are available through TrufaMED’s concierge program, and your physician can help determine which format fits your current health goals.
Does TrufaMED accept insurance for annual physicals?
Yes. TrufaMED accepts most major commercial insurance plans. Annual preventive physicals are typically covered as a preventive benefit. Oscar Health is accepted, though non-urgent visits may not be covered under Oscar. For a full list of accepted plans, visit our insurance page or call to verify your specific coverage before your visit.
Does TrufaMED’s annual physical include a physician examination, or is it handled by another provider?
At TrufaMED, board-certified physicians conduct the full physical examination. The exam is not delegated mid-visit. Your physician completes the history, physical examination, result review, and care plan during your appointment. This is a core element of the concierge model.
Is fasting required before an annual physical at TrufaMED?
Fasting is required for certain components of the standard lab panel, including the lipid panel and fasting glucose. A 10-to-12-hour fast before the blood draw is standard. Schedule your appointment for the morning and skip breakfast. If you are unsure about your fasting requirements, call (305) 537-6396 before your appointment to confirm.
For a concierge annual physical in Miami, contact TrufaMED at (305) 537-6396 or visit the clinic at 9445 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154. Board-certified physicians conduct comprehensive preventive physicals with on-site laboratory processing, same-day results, and a physician-reviewed care plan before you leave. Clinic hours run Monday through Friday 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM. For concierge membership details and to schedule, visit our concierge services page.