Heritage Urgent & Primary Care Centers

D.O.T. Physicals
Wake Forest & Raleigh Locations

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D.O.T. Physicals
Wake Forest & Raleigh Locations

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Choose Heritage Urgent & Primary Care for Your
D.O.T. Physicals
in Wake Forest & Raleigh

Commercial drivers and other employees who are designated as safety-sensitive by the Department of Transportation are required to have a DOT Physical, a specialized type of physical whose guidelines are mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). DOT physicals are valid for 24 months, although individuals who have recurring ailments may need to schedule DOT physicals with more frequency. Once 24 months has passed, another DOT physical is required in order for the employee to be considered compliant and to continue working.

To help ensure that the physical runs as smoothly as possible, it is important to bring the necessary documentation and information, including things like your current list of medications, along with dosages and dosage regimen. Additionally, drivers with hearing or vision issues must bring their hearing aids and/or contacts or eyeglasses.

Wake Forest, NC Location

620 Dr Calvin Jones Hwy, #212
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone (919) 761-5678
Fax (919) 761-5680

Monday - Friday
Saturday

Raleigh, NC Location

13271 Strickland Rd. #120
Raleigh, NC 27613
Phone (919) 741-4677
Fax (919) 741-6349

Monday - Friday
Saturday

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Putting CARE Back in Healthcare

At Heritage Urgent & Primary Care, we proudly offer client centered, efficient, value-based, high-quality healthcare in a comfortable environment. Our highly trained and professional staff are committed to providing you with care as quickly as possible, while still taking the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and explain what treatment options are recommended for your particular case. To learn more about DOT physicals, or to schedule an appointment for a DOT physical, please refer to the following.

Patient-Centered Medical Home model

What To Expect at a D.O.T. Physical

A standard DOT Physical exam will generally begin with a review of your medical history and discussion of any current health issues or concerns. Next, we will test your vision, to ensure that you have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye and a 70” peripheral in the horizontal meridian. Next, we will test your hearing to ensure that you are able to perceive a “forced whisper”. This test can be performed with or without hearing aids. Next, we will examine your blood pressure and pulse rate to test for irregular heartbeats or high blood pressure. Finally, a urinalysis test will be administered to check for blood, sugar, and protein levels. If necessary, a 5-panel DOT controlled substance screen will also be performed, which will test for marijuana (THC), phencyclidine (PCP), cocaine (COC), amphetamines (AMP), and opiates (OPI).

A physical examination will also occur, which will include examination of the following:

  • General appearance
  • Eyes (indication of macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, etc.)
  • Ears (indication of perforated ear drums, scarring of tympanic membrane, etc.)
  • Mouth and throat (indication of difficult swallowing or breathing)
  • Heart (pacemaker, extra sounds, murmurs, etc.)
  • Chest and lungs and chest (indication of cyanosis, impaired respiratory functions, abnormal breathing, etc.)
  • Abdomen and Viscera (indication of muscle weakness, viscera, enlarged liver)
  • Vascular (indication of varicose veins, carotid, abnormal pulse)
  • Extremities (limb impaired)
  • Genito-urinary (hernias)
  • Spine and musculoskeletal (tenderness, limitation of movement, previous surgery, etc.)
  • Neurological (indication of asymmetric deep tendon reflexes, ataxia, impaired equilibrium, coordination or speech pattern)

Two Convenient Walk-In Clinics

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We offer a range of services, including management of chronic disease, ongoing illness follow-up care, and if necessary, referral coordination to high value specialists. Our clinic offers same day primary care appointments and immediate walk-in availability and can provide you and your family with a range of health services, including urgent, acute, immediate, and walk in health care needs. We also provide services during early morning hours and after hours and during the weekend. To ensure you receive high quality care, our office utilizes state of the art facilities and equipment, including a large procedural room for performing procedures such as orthopedic splinting and/or wound repairs. Our clinic can also take on-site digital x-rays and work with local imaging centers to perform a wide array of diagnostic exams, including CT scans and/or ultrasound. We also perform a broad range of laboratory services for onsite and send out labs, and can perform gynecologic testing and exams, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, vaccines, rapid flu tests, and strep tests.

Advanced Primary & Urgent Care

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We offer healthcare services for a wide range of issues, including diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and much more. For additional information about offered services, which range from health and wellness screenings, chronic disease management, and acute care management, please refer to the following, or call or visit our office.

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Cost of Care Transparency
at Heritage Urgent & Primary Care

A visit to the hospital for a DOT physical can cost a substantial amount of money and take much longer for you to receive the care you need. At Heritage Urgent & Primary Care, our board-certified providers can provide you with high-quality care in a timely and cost-effective manner. If you require health services and are concerned about the cost involved, please refer to the following overview of our clinic’s policies. If you have any additional questions concerning billing, insurance, and/or payment options, please contact our staff.

Understand Insurance and Medicare Medicaid

All visits are billed under Primary Care and Primary Care Copay. We accept Medicare and are In Network with most major insurance providers and are happy to provide you with a list of accepted providers to ensure you are covered. If co-payments are required by your insurance plan, this will need to be paid prior to your appointment before check in. If you are not able to pay your co-payment, it may be necessary to reschedule your appointment. It is also important to be aware that not all services are covered through insurance plans. If your insurance company determines that a service is not covered, it will be your responsibility to pay the remaining balance.

Out-of-Network and
Self-pay Accounts

If you are not covered by insurance, or if your provider is out of network, you will be responsible for the entire charge of the appointment. If you are not able to pay the full balance of your bill, please contact our billing office at 866-557-2612. We are committed to ensuring that you receive the care you need and will do our best to help set up a payment plan to cover the costs of your care.

Further Payment and
Insurance Information

You will need to provide your current insurance information and bring your insurance card with you to your first visit. We also ask that you bring your card to subsequent visits so we can update your records as needed. Our staff will also help ensure that you maximize your insurance benefits and will file your claims and provide any necessary information to your insurance company.

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Two Convenient Locations. Visit Heritage.

At Heritage Urgent & Primary Care, your health and quality of life are important to us, and we are committed to providing you with the care you need. To ensure you receive necessary care, we offer weekend, extended, and walk in flexibility, as well as 24-hour phone coverage for established Primary Care patients. Every effort will be made to attend to walk-in Urgent Care patients within 24 hours.

If you would like to learn more about our clinic, schedule an appointment for a DOT physical, or if you require emergency care, please refer to our office and contact information provided below. We do encourage patients to schedule appointments ahead of time if possible, and for walk-in patients to call in advance if possible.