# Family medicine doctors in Colorado

> A family medicine doctor is a physician trained to care for people of every age, from newborns to older adults. Many people pick one doctor for the whole household.

Source: Colorado Health Insurance Colorado Care Index (https://coloradohealthinsurance.com/care/family-medicine), data updated 2026-11-11. Published by Grove Benefit Advisors LLC, a licensed Colorado health insurance agency.

## When people see one

- Yearly checkups and vaccines
- A new cough, rash, or pain
- Ongoing conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure
- A referral to a specialist

## How it differs

- Internal medicine doctor: Family medicine doctors treat all ages, including children. Internal medicine doctors treat adults only.

## On 2027 Colorado plans

- Referral: No. You don't need a referral for primary care.
- Visit cost by metal level (standard plans):
  - Bronze: $25 to $50 a visit on 23 of 56 plans
  - Silver: $0 to $40 a visit on 53 of 58 plans
  - Gold: $0 to $30 a visit on 26 of 30 plans

## In Colorado

- 3,832 clinicians at 1,532 locations in public records (NPPES, CMS).

## Questions to ask the office

- Are you taking new patients?
- Which 2027 plans do you take? Ask for the plan's network name, not only the insurance company.
- Do you see children and adults in the same office?
- How soon can I get a same-week appointment when I am sick?

## Sources

- [American Academy of Family Physicians: Definition of family medicine](https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/family-medicine-definition.html)
- [MedlinePlus: Types of health care providers](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001933.htm)