I see doctors through Novant Health. Will I have to change doctors if I switch Medicare Advantage plans?

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Jeremy Harkins · Accepted Answer

As of September 22, 2026, Novant Health participates with a number of Medicare Advantage plans, but not every Novant doctor, hospital, or location participates with every plan.

Switching Medicare Advantage plans does not automatically mean you have to change doctors.

Start with the Novant doctors you want to keep. For each one:

Search the exact Medicare Advantage plan’s provider directory using the doctor’s full name and office location.
Call the doctor’s office and ask, “Are you in-network with this exact Medicare Advantage plan?”
If you use a Novant hospital or specialist, verify those separately too.

Do not simply ask, “Do you take this insurance company?” One plan from that company may include your doctor while another does not.

If keeping your Novant doctors is important, make that the first filter. Then compare the plans that include them for prescriptions, copays, hospital costs, and maximum out-of-pocket limits.

The goal is simple: verify the exact doctor, exact location, and exact plan before you switch.

Alexus Perry · Answer

Not necessarily. If you see doctors through Novant Health, you’ll want to make sure your specific doctors and facilities participate in the network of the Medicare Advantage plan you’re considering, since networks can differ by plan. As a local licensed agent in North Carolina, I can help you check your Novant Health providers before you switch so you know whether you can continue seeing the doctors you prefer.

Answered by Alexus Perry on September 11, 2026

Broker Licensed in NC, AL, ME & 5 other states

Answered by Alexus Perry Medicare Insurance Agent

Susan Ramirez · Answer

You wouldn’t necessarily have to change doctors. You would just need to check and make sure You're  Novant Health doctors are covered by the new plan.

Adriane Williams · Answer

Hello. When signing up for a plan, please just make sure your agent verifies that your doctor is still covered by your current plan for the coming year.

Peggy Elliott · Answer

It all depends on whether a different Medicare advantage plan accepts that destination of healthcare .

Leslie Hurd · Answer

We will be happy to review providers in your area and match them to Medicare Advantage plans in your area. Please give us your ZIP code and all of your providers so we can get to work!

Anna Ptak · Answer

That depends on the plans.  If you ask a Medicare Agent, we can potentially find a new plan that would cover your existing Dr.

Voss Speros · Answer

This answer is provided in a video format. Watch the agent's video response here: https://medicareagentshub.com/questions/novant-health-medicare-advantage-switch-doctors#voss-speros