Most Common Reasons for Visit
| Reason for Visit | Visits (%) | RFVs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 19.4 | 3.6 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 14.8 | 2.8 |
| Problem with access to medical care | 11.8 | 2.2 |
| Findings of blood tests (eg, cholesterol) | 11.7 | 2.2 |
| Anxiety | 8.8 | 1.6 |
| Headache | 8.4 | 1.5 |
| Back pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 8.4 | 1.5 |
| Medical counseling, NOS | 8.4 | 1.5 |
| Cough | 7.7 | 1.4 |
| Administrative issues, paperwork | 7.0 | 1.3 |
| Depression | 6.8 | 1.3 |
| Patient seeks referral to a specialist | 6.6 | 1.2 |
| Vertigo, dizziness | 6.3 | 1.2 |
| Diet and nutritional counseling, also exercise and weight-loss counseling | 6.3 | 1.2 |
| Shortness of breath | 6.0 | 1.1 |
| General medical exam | 5.8 | 1.1 |
| Insomnia | 5.5 | 1.0 |
| For results of blood glucose tests | 5.4 | 1.0 |
| For results of cholesterol and triglycerides | 5.4 | 1.0 |
| Heartburn and indigestion (GERD, dyspepsia) | 5.2 | 1.0 |
| Tiredness, exhaustion | 5.1 | 0.9 |
| Constipation | 5.0 | 0.9 |
| For radiological findings | 5.0 | 0.9 |
| Well baby examination | 4.8 | 0.9 |
GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; NOS, no otherwise specified; RFV, reason for visit.