PCP Dr. Suzanne Afflalo, MD
Personalized Medicare Primary Care Just Minutes from La Mesa
Finding a Medicare primary care provider should feel simple, convenient, and personal. At IWC Primary Care, we provide comprehensive primary care for adults with Original Medicare (Part B) and many Medicare Advantage plans from our Spring Valley office, located just minutes from La Mesa.
Our providers focus on preventive medicine, Annual Wellness Visits, chronic disease management, and personalized care designed to help patients stay healthy, active, and independent. Whether you're enrolling in Medicare for the first time, changing primary care providers, or looking for a practice closer to home, our team is here to help.
At A Glance
Choosing the right Medicare primary care provider is an important decision. Our practice makes it easy for Medicare patients throughout La Mesa to receive comprehensive healthcare close to home.
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Accepting New Medicare Patients
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Original Medicare (Part B)
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Many Medicare Advantage Plans Accepted
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Medicare Annual Wellness Exams
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Preventive Health Screenings
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Chronic Disease Management
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Same-Week Appointments Available*
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Easy Access from La Mesa
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Convenient Parking
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Personalized, Relationship-Based Care
30 min
Insurance Plan
Medicare Part B Primary Care Services
Original Medicare (Part B) covers many outpatient medical services, including preventive care, primary care visits, and the ongoing management of chronic health conditions. At IWC Primary Care, we help patients make the most of their Medicare benefits by providing personalized, comprehensive primary care close to home.
Our Medicare Part B services include:
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New Patient Evaluations
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Medicare Annual Wellness Exams
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Primary Care Visits
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Preventive Screenings
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Medication Review
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Chronic Disease Management
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Laboratory & Diagnostic Review
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Specialist Referrals, when medically appropriate
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In-Office Blood Draws
Every visit is tailored to your health history, current needs, and long-term wellness goals.
Medicare Advantage Primary Care
We welcome patients enrolled in many Medicare Advantage plans and provide comprehensive primary care focused on prevention, continuity of care, and long-term wellness. Whether you're establishing care with a new provider or changing plans during Medicare Open Enrollment, our team can help verify your coverage and coordinate your care.
We participate with many Medicare Advantage plans, including participating plans from organizations such as:
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Sharp Health Plan Medicare Advantage
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Alignment Health Plan
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Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
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SCAN Health Plan
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Aetna Medicare Advantage
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Humana Medicare Advantage
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Wellcare Medicare Advantage
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Cigna Medicare Advantage (select plans)
Insurance participation may change. Please contact our office to verify your current coverage before scheduling.
Preventive Health Screenings
Preventive care helps identify medical conditions before symptoms become more serious. Regular screenings allow providers to detect risk factors early and recommend timely interventions.
Depending on your age, health history, and Medicare eligibility, your provider may recommend:
Annual Wellness Visits
An Annual Wellness Visit is one of the most valuable preventive benefits available through Medicare. During your visit, we review your current medications, medical history, preventive screenings, vaccination recommendations, fall risk, memory concerns, depression screening, lifestyle factors, personalized preventive care planning
These visits focus on maintaining long-term health and identifying opportunities to reduce future health risks.
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Blood pressure screening
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Diabetes screening
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Cholesterol evaluation
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Depression screening
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Osteoporosis screening
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Colon cancer screening
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Breast cancer screening
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Fall risk assessment
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Cognitive evaluation
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Immunization review
30 min
Insurance Plan
Preventive recommendations are based on current clinical guidelines and individualized to each patient's healthcare needs.
Chronic Disease Management
Living with a chronic medical condition requires ongoing monitoring, education, and partnership between patients and their healthcare providers.
Our providers routinely help patients manage high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, COPD, asthma, thyroid disorders, arthritis, kidney disease. Through routine follow-up visits, medication management, laboratory review, and patient education, we help patients reduce complications while supporting long-term health.
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Why Patients from La Mesa Choose IWC Primary Care
Our providers believe primary care is about more than treating illness. Under the leadership of Dr. Suzanne Afflalo, our Medical Director and co-founder with more than 25 years of Family Medicine experience, our team emphasizes prevention, personalized care, and long-term relationships. We take time to listen, explain, and help patients make informed healthcare decisions throughout retirement and beyond.
Many Medicare patients from La Mesa appreciate receiving personalized primary care without traveling across San Diego County. Located in nearby Spring Valley, our office is easily accessible from neighborhoods including:
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La Mesa Village
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Mount Helix
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Grossmont
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Fletcher Hills
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Lake Murray
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Rolando
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Del Cerro
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San Carlos
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College Area
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Casa de Oro