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Family Medicine Physicians accepting UnitedHealthcare in Paw Paw, MI

8 in-network Family Medicine Physicians with 13 plans in Paw Paw, MI

8 Providers
26 Specialties
UnitedHealthcare’s Michigan network spans 39,836 providers. Paw Paw contributes 101 in-network providers. under 1% of the statewide total. The largest UnitedHealthcare footprint in Michigan is in Ann Arbor (3,795 providers).
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Dr. Jenna Ruple, MD
Family Practice
Lakeview Physician Services
319 W Delaware St, Paw Paw, MI 49045· 8.6 mi away
14 years experience · Indiana University School Of Medicine
UnitedHealthcare✓ Medicare8 plans
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Dr. Seth Van Heukelom, DO
Family Practice
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
451 Health Pkwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079· 0.7 mi away
11 years experience · At Still University Of Health Sciences, ...
UnitedHealthcare✓ Medicare9 plans
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Dr. Darrin Lund, DO
Family Practice
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
451 Health Pkwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079· 0.7 mi away
12 years experience · Michigan State University College Of Ost...
UnitedHealthcare✓ Medicare7 plans
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Dr. Pearce Dupuis, DO
Family Practice
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
451 Health Pkwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079· 0.7 mi away
14 years experience · Michigan State University College Of Ost...
UnitedHealthcare✓ Medicare8 plans
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Dr. Brittany Irey Heisler, MD
Family Practice
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
451 Health Pkwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079· 0.7 mi away
16 years experience · Pennsylvania State University College Of...
UnitedHealthcare✓ Medicare✓ Telehealth4 plans
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Dr. Nilay Gandhi, MD
Family Practice
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
451 Health Pkwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079· 0.7 mi away
10 years experience · Other
UnitedHealthcare✓ Medicare8 plans

About UnitedHealthcare Coverage in Paw Paw

UnitedHealthcare operates 13 distinct plans in Paw Paw, MI, with a combined in-network roster of 101 doctors across 26 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Paw Paw, UnitedHealthcare ranks #3 by provider count, the leader is Medicare with 132 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which UnitedHealthcare plans have the widest reach in Paw Paw, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

UnitedHealthcare sells EPO, HMO, POS plan types in Paw Paw. 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.

UnitedHealthcare sells consumer plans through two channels in Paw Paw: 13 ACA marketplace plans on healthcare.gov and 5 Medicare Advantage plans for seniors. Both are listed below with metal tiers, plan types, and star ratings where applicable.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Marketplace plans come from the CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use File. 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 Paw Paw

UnitedHealthcare organizes its Paw Paw 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 101-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most UnitedHealthcare doctors in Paw Paw 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 UnitedHealthcare 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 Paw Paw.

Network size101UnitedHealthcare providers in Paw Paw
HMO
47101
47%
EPO
47101
47%
POS
47101
47%
Other
92101
91%

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

UnitedHealthcare Plans for Family Medicine Physicians in Paw Paw

Network-level provider counts for family medicine physicians accepting UnitedHealthcare in Paw Paw. Each row is a network in UnitedHealthcare’s federal filing. your specific plan maps to one of these.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

N4

8

Choice HMO

HMO

6

Charter EPO

EPO

6

Core EPO

EPO

6

Choice Plus POS

POS

6

Core POS

POS

6

Navigate EPO

EPO

6

NEXUSACO OA EPO

EPO

6

Choice EPO

EPO

6

Doctors Plan EPO

EPO

6

NEXUSACO OA POS

POS

6

Select EPO

EPO

6

UnitedHealthcare ACA Marketplace Plans Available in Paw Paw

13 UnitedHealthcare plans sold on healthcare.gov for Paw Paw. These are the consumer plan names you’ll see during open enrollment, with metal tier (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum) and plan type (PPO/HMO/EPO/POS).

Bronze plans have lower monthly premiums and higher out-of-pocket costs; Gold and Platinum have higher premiums but lower copays. Your plan choice affects which UnitedHealthcare doctors above are in-network. the network labels above map to one or more of these plans.

Plan NameMetal TierTypeCoverage Area

UHC Gold Advantage (No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

GoldHMO

UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

GoldHMO

UHC Gold Copay Focus (No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

GoldHMO

UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

GoldHMO

UHC Silver Advantage (No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

SilverHMO

UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

SilverHMO

UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

SilverHMO

UHC Silver Value (No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

SilverHMO

UHC Silver Value+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

SilverHMO

UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

Expanded BronzeHMO

UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

Expanded BronzeHMO

UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

BronzeHMO

UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals)

Network: EssentialSmile Michigan - Total Care

BronzeHMO

Source: CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use Files (PY 2026). ACA marketplace plans only. Does not include employer-group or Medicare plans.

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans in Paw Paw

5 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors in Paw Paw. 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
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001 (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 3.5$0/moMOOP $6,700
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 3.5$64/moMOOP $5,400
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MI-MA01 (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 3.5MOOP $6,700
UHC Complete Care Support MI-3 (PPO C-SNP)SNP
PPO C-SNP★★★★☆ 3.5$9/moMOOP $6,700
UHC Dual Complete MI-Y1 (HMO D-SNP)SNP
HMO D-SNP★★★★☆ 3.5$7/moMOOP $9,250

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 UnitedHealthcare’s Paw Paw 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 UnitedHealthcare’s Paw Paw 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.

Median30years of experience
309 UnitedHealthcare providers in Paw Paw with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
0providers
0%
Established6–15 yrs
83providers
27%
Senior16–30 yrs
77providers
25%
Veteran30+ yrs
149providers
48%

Telehealth Coverage in Paw Paw

8 of 101 UnitedHealthcare in-network providers (8%) offer telehealth visits in Paw Paw. 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 UnitedHealthcare member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in Paw Paw

Top Hospitals Serving UnitedHealthcare Patients in Paw Paw

Hospitals with the most UnitedHealthcare-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare 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 Paw Paw

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Paw Paw. 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 UnitedHealthcare’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Paw Paw provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Medicare132Aetna115
UnitedHealthcareThis page101
Cigna23Humana16

Nearby Cities with UnitedHealthcare Coverage

Cities closest to Paw Paw where UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Paw Paw options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UnitedHealthcare coverage in Paw Paw

How do I find an UnitedHealthcare in-network doctor in Paw Paw, MI?

UnitedHealthcare has 101 in-network providers across 26 medical specialties in Paw Paw. 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 UnitedHealthcare plan types are available in Paw Paw?

UnitedHealthcare sells 3 distinct plan types in Paw Paw: EPO (47 doctors), HMO (47 doctors), POS (47 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.

What UnitedHealthcare ACA marketplace plans cover Paw Paw?

UnitedHealthcare sells 13 consumer plans on healthcare.gov for Paw Paw, MI, including UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals), UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals), UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) and 10 others. Available plan types are HMO. These plans appear on healthcare.gov during open enrollment (typically November to January) and through special enrollment periods after qualifying life events.

What metal tiers does UnitedHealthcare offer in Paw Paw?

UnitedHealthcare's ACA marketplace presence in Paw Paw spans 4 metal tiers: Expanded Bronze (2), Bronze (2), Gold (4), Silver (5). Metal tiers describe the cost-sharing balance, not provider quality. Bronze plans have the lowest monthly premiums but you pay more per visit. Silver plans are eligible for federal cost-sharing reductions if your income qualifies. Gold and Platinum plans cost more monthly but reduce out-of-pocket costs for specialist visits, hospital stays, and prescriptions.

Does UnitedHealthcare offer Medicare Advantage in Paw Paw?

Yes. UnitedHealthcare offers 5 Medicare Advantage plans in Paw Paw for 2026, with plan types including PPO, PPO C-SNP, HMO D-SNP. The average CMS star rating across these plans is 3.5 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 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan in Paw Paw?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001 (PPO) (PPO) holds UnitedHealthcare's top CMS star rating in Paw Paw at 3.5 of 5, with a $0 monthly premium. 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 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in Paw Paw?

Yes. 1 of UnitedHealthcare's 5 Medicare Advantage plans in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw accept UnitedHealthcare?

Hospitals where UnitedHealthcare doctors most commonly practice in Paw Paw include BRONSON LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL, BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL, BRONSON SOUTH HAVEN HOSPITAL, BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare providers in Paw Paw?

UnitedHealthcare's Paw Paw network is largest in Clinical Social Worker (25), Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) (9), Family Practice (8). 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 does UnitedHealthcare compare to other insurers in Paw Paw?

UnitedHealthcare ranks #3 of 5 major insurers tracked in Paw Paw by provider count, with 101 doctors. Medicare leads at 132 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Paw Paw.

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

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 UnitedHealthcare plan, and third check UnitedHealthcare'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 UnitedHealthcare'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 UnitedHealthcare, then check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this UnitedHealthcare data last updated?

The UnitedHealthcare Paw Paw 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. ACA marketplace plan data comes from the CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use File for plan year 2026. 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 Paw Paw UnitedHealthcare members.

Data freshness

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