Optum Primary Care - Winter Park Aloma (2024)

FAQs

Is Optum the same as OptumCare? ›

OptumCare, a part of the Optum subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), provides data driven, integrated direct-to-patient care including physicians, home health, urgent care and surgical care totaling over $15 billion of revenue in 2016.

Optum Care is a family of 60,000 doctors in 2,000 locations nationwide, working together to help more than 20 million people live healthier lives.

We're a medical group serving patients across Florida

Primary care for ongoing care, checkups, minor injuries and illnesses. Chronic condition care for long-term health problems, such as heart disease and COPD (a serious lung problem that makes it hard to breath) Senior care for Annual Wellness Visits and in-home ...

Optum Health

This business also provides products and services that engage people in their health and help manage chronic, complex and behavioral health needs. Customers include employers, health systems, government and health plans.

OptumRx Inc., a prescription drug benefit provider, has agreed to pay $20 million to resolve allegations that it improperly filled certain opioid prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act.

Is Optum an HMO or a PPO insurance plan? No. Optum isn't an insurance plan. We're a group of doctors who contract with most major health insurance plans.

Optum was formed as a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group in 2011 by merging UnitedHealth Group's existing pharmacy and care delivery services into the single Optum brand, comprising three main businesses: OptumHealth, OptumInsight and OptumRx. In 2017, Optum accounted for 44 percent of UnitedHealth Group's profits.

UnitedHealth Group has two distinct business platforms: Optum and UnitedHealthcare. This cohesive partnership offers an array of health services and health benefits.

Optum's services include behavioral health, pharmacy care services, population health management, and healthcare delivery solutions. Optum does not typically offer insurance plans directly to individuals but works with employers, government agencies, and other organizations to provide healthcare services and solutions.

Can I use Optum Perks discounts even if I have insurance? Yes, but Optum Perks cannot be combined with insurance. The majority of the time, insurance has lower drug costs.

Does Optum use MyChart? ›

Schedule appointments, message your doctor and more with Optum MyChart.

Is Optum Store legit? Yes, Optum Store is a legitimate online pharmacy and wellness company where you can purchase OTC medications, at-home tests, and prescription treatments.

Optum means “Customer,” except in the Whereas clauses, Sample 1.

If you work less than 20 hours a week, you are eligible for the OptumCare 401(k) Retirement Plan, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D coverage, Employee Assistance Program, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Commuter Expense Reimbursem*nt Account (CERA), Rally Wellness, Bright Horizons Caregiving and Education Resources, ...

Dr. Amar A. Desai was named chief executive officer of Optum Health in July 2023.