TL;DR
Answers to the most common questions patients ask about preventive care, annual physicals, health screenings, and immunizations at Dr. Jedidiah Oldham’s office in Spanish Fork. If your question is not listed below, call (385) 265-6060 and the front desk can help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Preventive Care
Dr. Oldham recommends a thorough physical exam once per year for adults and follows the AAP Bright Futures schedule for children and adolescents. Annual visits catch risk factors early, update immunizations, and give Dr. Oldham a baseline to compare against when something changes.
Dr. Oldham tailors screenings to your age, sex, and risk factors per USPSTF guidelines. Common screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol panel, blood glucose or A1c, colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45, cervical cancer screening for women, and depression screening. He discusses which tests apply to you at the visit.
The Affordable Care Act requires marketplace and employer plans to cover preventive visits and recommended screenings at 100 percent with an in-network provider. Dr. Oldham accepts 30+ insurance plans at the Spanish Fork office. The front desk verifies your coverage before the appointment so you know what to expect.
Dr. Oldham stocks all CDC-recommended adult vaccines on site, including annual influenza, Tdap booster, shingles (Shingrix) for adults 50 and older, pneumococcal vaccines for qualifying adults, and COVID-19 boosters. He reviews your immunization history at each annual visit and recommends any vaccines you are due for.
Yes. Dr. Oldham often orders fasting labs (lipid panel, glucose, CBC) before the annual visit so he has results to review during the appointment. The front desk sends lab orders in advance, and you can complete the draw at a nearby lab station before your scheduled visit.
A preventive visit focuses on screenings, immunizations, and risk factor management in a patient who feels well. A sick visit addresses a specific symptom or complaint. If Dr. Oldham identifies a new problem during your annual physical (an irregular heart rhythm, for example), the office may bill a separate sick visit component, which could carry a copay.
Dr. Oldham performs a visual skin assessment when patients request it or when he identifies suspicious lesions during the physical exam. Utah’s high altitude increases UV exposure, so Dr. Oldham discusses sun protection habits and recommends dedicated skin evaluations for patients with risk factors.
Call (385) 265-6060 or book online. Mention that you need an annual physical when scheduling so the front desk reserves the longer appointment slot and sends lab orders in advance. The office is located at 972 N 600 E, Spanish Fork, UT 84660.
Medical disclaimer: These answers are for general informational purposes. Individual care decisions should be made between a patient and their physician.
Content accuracy: Based on current USPSTF, CDC, and AAP recommendations. Last reviewed April 2026.