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Marriage And Family Therapist Specialists accepting Aetna in Woodland, CA

28 in-network Marriage And Family Therapist Specialists with 19 plans in Woodland, CA

28 Providers
50 Specialties
Aetna’s California network spans 185,916 providers. Woodland contributes 445 in-network providers. under 1% of the statewide total. The largest Aetna footprint in California is in Los Angeles (15,767 providers).
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About Aetna Coverage in Woodland

Aetna operates 19 distinct plans in Woodland, CA, with a combined in-network roster of 445 doctors across 50 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Woodland, Aetna ranks #1 by provider count. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which Aetna plans have the widest reach in Woodland, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

Aetna sells PPO, OAP, HMO, POS and other plan types in Woodland. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

Aetna is a Medicare Advantage carrier in Woodland with 5 plans available to seniors, listed below with star ratings and premiums. Aetna does not currently sell ACA marketplace plans in CA; commercial coverage shown above comes through employer groups.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in Woodland

Aetna organizes its Woodland network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 445-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most Aetna doctors in Woodland accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple Aetna plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in Woodland.

Network size445Aetna providers in Woodland
PPO
429445
96%
HMO
387445
87%
EPO
36445
8%
POS
281445
63%
OAP
411445
92%
Other
216445
49%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

Aetna Plans for Marriage And Family Therapist Specialists in Woodland

Network-level provider counts for marriage and family therapist specialists accepting Aetna in Woodland. Each row is a network in Aetna’s federal filing. your specific plan maps to one of these.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

AHF PPO

PPO

27

Open Choice

PPO

27

HSA Aetna Choice POS II

POS

27

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

OAP

24

Aetna HMO

HMO

24

Open Access Aetna Health Network Only

OAP

24

Open Access Aetna Select

OAP

19

Aetna Open Access Health Network Only

OAP

18

Aetna Select

EPO

17

Aetna Choice POS II

POS

17

Open Access POS II

OAP

17

Open Access Aetna Health Network Option

OAP

17

Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans in Woodland

5 Aetna Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors in Woodland. Each plan combines Medicare Parts A, B and usually D (prescription drugs) into one product, with star ratings and monthly premiums shown.

Star ratings (1-5) reflect overall plan quality measured by CMS. a 4-star plan generally indicates above-average member experience and care coordination. Premiums shown are the monthly cost on top of the standard Medicare Part B premium.

Plan NameTypeStar RatingPremium / MOOP
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5MOOP $6,750
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5$63/moMOOP $5,900
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5$0/moMOOP $6,750
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)
HMO★★★☆☆ 3.0$0/moMOOP $2,000
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★☆☆ 3.0$5/moMOOP $2,000

Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape File. Star ratings reflect overall plan performance per CMS quality measures. Premiums shown are monthly Part C+D consolidated.

Physician Experience in Aetna’s Woodland Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For Aetna’s Woodland network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median19years of experience
1,777 Aetna providers in Woodland with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
47providers
3%
Established6–15 yrs
665providers
37%
Senior16–30 yrs
643providers
36%
Veteran30+ yrs
422providers
24%

Telehealth Coverage in Woodland

82 of 445 Aetna in-network providers (18%) offer telehealth visits in Woodland. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your Aetna member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in Woodland

Top Hospitals Serving Aetna Patients in Woodland

Hospitals with the most Aetna-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that Aetna has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your Aetna plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Woodland

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Woodland. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If Aetna’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Woodland provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Nearby Cities with Aetna Coverage

Cities closest to Woodland where Aetna has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s Aetna network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Woodland options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Aetna coverage in Woodland

How do I find an Aetna in-network doctor in Woodland, CA?

Aetna has 445 in-network providers across 50 medical specialties in Woodland. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What Aetna plan types are available in Woodland?

Aetna sells 5 distinct plan types in Woodland: PPO (429 doctors), OAP (411 doctors), HMO (387 doctors), POS (281 doctors), EPO (36 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

Does Aetna offer Medicare Advantage in Woodland?

Yes. Aetna offers 5 Medicare Advantage plans in Woodland for 2026, with plan types including PPO, HMO, HMO-POS. The average CMS star rating across these plans is 3.9 of 5. Medicare Advantage (Part C) bundles Parts A and B with usually Part D prescription drug coverage, often adding dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Enrollment is open during the annual election period each fall.

What's the highest-rated Aetna Medicare Advantage plan in Woodland?

Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) (PPO) holds Aetna's top CMS star rating in Woodland at 4.5 of 5. Star ratings reflect overall plan quality based on member experience, customer service, drug pricing, and clinical care measures. Plans rated 4 or higher generally indicate above-average performance.

Are there $0 premium Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Woodland?

Yes. 2 of Aetna's 5 Medicare Advantage plans in Woodland carry a $0 monthly premium for 2026. Note that $0 premium plans still require you to pay the standard Medicare Part B premium each month, plus copays and deductibles when you use care. Compare each plan's MOOP (maximum out-of-pocket) limit to understand worst-case annual cost.

Which hospitals in Woodland accept Aetna?

Hospitals where Aetna doctors most commonly practice in Woodland include SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO, WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, SUTTER AUBURN FAITH HOSPITAL. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your Aetna plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most Aetna providers in Woodland?

Aetna's Woodland network is largest in Diagnostic Radiology (72), Family Practice (56), Physician Assistant (40). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with Aetna?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific Aetna plan, and third check Aetna's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects Aetna's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept Aetna, then check Aetna's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this Aetna data last updated?

The Aetna Woodland provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Woodland Aetna members.

Data freshness

Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly