- Sports / school physical (pre-participation evaluation): clears students for athletics.
- Pre-employment physical: job-specific fitness requirements.
- DOT physical: required for commercial drivers. See our DOT physical exam guide.
- Immigration medical exam: done by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon (Form I-693).
- Life insurance exam: a paramedical exam. See life insurance medical exam.
USA Physical Exam: Quick Facts
- Typical length
- 20–60 minutes
- Cost with ACA plan
- $0 preventive visit in-network
- Self-pay (primary care)
- About $100–$300
- Retail clinic sports/school physical
- About $25–$100
- Normal BP (AHA)
- Below 120/80
- Healthy BMI
- 18.5–24.9
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