How to Choose a Primary Care Physician (PCP)

A primary care physician (PCP) is the doctor who is most familiar with your health history and provides or arranges your health care. If a specialist is needed, your PCP refers you and keeps in contact with your specialist to ensure continuity of care. Doctors who specialize in family practice, internal medicine, general practice and pediatrics are considered PCPs.

Selecting your physician is a very important and personal choice. We encourage you to select a PCP who best suits your needs. However, if you are unable to select a PCP at the time you enroll in Sharp Health Plan, we will select one for you so you can access care immediately. Each covered family member may choose a different PCP from a different medical group.

For the most up-to-date information on physicians, go to our online Find a Doctor tool to find a doctor by location, specialty, medical group and other preferences.

If you have any questions about how to choose a PCP, please call Customer Care at (619) 228-2300, toll-free at 1-800-359-2002 or send an e-mail via our Contact Us Form. Customer Care representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.