New patient question

I've lived in the Midwest and the east coast. I made appointments and changed doctors all the time without any issues. I recently moved to the west coast and can't seem to just make an appointment for a physical. They say I have to make an appointment to establish care before I can make any other appointments. I have a high deductible plan and typically only go to the doctor once a year for a physical which is covered at 100%. I don't want to pay to see a doctor just to meet them especially if I don't like them and 1 have to do it all over again if 1 want to switch. Anyone know how to avoid this in the future and just go for one appointment? I ended up flying back to the east coast to see my old doctor this time. I told them about this practice here on the west coast and he was shocked by it. To me, it's just a money grab. I've never had to make this type of appointment before and have never heard of it either. I'm in my 50's and work for a health insurance company and still have never heard of this practice.

https://ift.tt/Gkq8TlO Submitted February 24, 2025 at 11:10AM by rob19146 https://ift.tt/hFczKG3