A primary care provider (PCP) is a health care professional who practices general medicine. Most PCPs are doctors, but nurse practitioners and physician assistants can sometimes also be PCPs.

An annual physical is an exam either in a provider office or virtually. An exam would typically include a review of medical history, checking of vital signs, and examination of the heart, lungs, head, neck, abdomen and extremities. It may also include screenings, such as a skin exam or depression screening.