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Telehealth care in The Villages, Florida.
Wade’s Care First sees The Villages patients by secure video for primary care, mental health, ADHD, weight management, urgent care and more. Labs, imaging and prescriptions go to facilities in and around The Villages.
Telehealth only. No office in The Villages: you join from wherever you are in Florida. Pricing · Insurance Accepted
Services
What The Villages patients book.
Every service is available statewide by video. Each page explains what can and cannot be handled remotely.
Your ongoing Primary Care ProviderPrimary Care
Acute Care, Routine Care, Preventive Care, and Chronic Care with one provider who knows your history.
Screenings for your age and riskPreventive Care
Screenings, labs and risk checks chosen for your age, history and family history.
Evaluation and treatmentMental Health
Anxiety, depression, panic, PTSD symptoms and more. A full evaluation first, then a plan you help build.
Adults and teensADHD
Evaluation and follow-up for attention, focus and executive-function concerns.
Medication with a plan around itMedical Weight Management
A workup first, then nutrition, lab monitoring and medication when it fits.
Sick visitsUrgent Care
Sinus infections, UTIs, rashes and stomach bugs. Check the scheduler for available appointments, including same-day openings when offered.
Skin concerns by videoDermatology
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, melasma, fungal nails and rashes, evaluated from clear photos and a conversation.
Strains, sprains and flare-upsShort-Term Pain Management
Back and neck pain, sprains, joint flares and headaches over a short course of care.
Hormones, prostate and screeningMen’s Health
ED, testosterone testing, prostate health, PSA and the screenings men tend to skip.
Every stageWomen’s Health
Periods, birth control, perimenopause, menopause and the questions in between.
Ages 5 and upPediatric Care
Video visits for the things that keep a kid home from school.
Older adults and their familiesGeriatric Care
Medication review, chronic conditions and coordination with everyone involved.
Part of your primary careSleep Concerns
Insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea screening and sleep-study coordination.
Pharmacogenomic testingGeneSight® Testing
A cheek swab that adds genetic information to mental-health medication decisions.
Booking & Insurance
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More Than a Video Visit
How It Works Your care doesn’t end when the video visit ends.
Wade’s Care First is a full medical practice delivered through telehealth. When it is medically appropriate, we order, prescribe, refer and coordinate the services you would expect from a traditional outpatient practice.
- 1VisitSecure video from your phone or laptop
- 2TestingLabs and imaging ordered near you
- 3ResultsReviewed and explained with you
- 4TreatmentPrescriptions and a plan you helped build
- 5ReferralSpecialists and in-person care when needed
- 6Follow-upContinued care with the same provider
Laboratory testing
Blood work, urine tests, hormone and PSA testing, completed at a lab near you.
Diagnostic imaging
X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs ordered through local imaging centers.
Additional testing
Testing matched to your symptoms, history and plan, including sleep studies when indicated.
Equipment and supplies
Orders for durable medical equipment and supplies when medically necessary.
Specialist referrals
Referrals to cardiology, endocrinology, sleep medicine and more, with your care kept connected.
Prescription management
Prescribing and adjusting medications when clinically appropriate and allowed by law.
Results and follow-up
Every result reviewed with you, explained, and turned into a next step.
GeneSight® Testing
Pharmacogenomic information that may help inform mental-health medication decisions.
Care coordination
Orders and referrals sent to facilities near you, with Wade’s Care First staying involved.
Telehealth when appropriate. In-person services when needed. Coordinated care throughout.
Book a VisitHow It WorksOrders go local
Labs, imaging and pharmacies near The Villages.
For blood work, Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp operate patient service centers in the Lady Lake, The Villages and Leesburg area, and orders are sent electronically ahead of your draw. UF Health’s hospital laboratories at Spanish Plaines can also run outside orders. Imaging is mainly hospital-based through UF Health Spanish Plaines and UF Health Leesburg, with Akumin offering outpatient imaging in Mount Dora. Prescriptions go to the Publix, CVS, Walgreens or Walmart pharmacy you prefer; ask about 90-day supplies and mail order before hurricane season. If you or a family member lack coverage, Langley Health Services in Sumterville and Community Health Centers, Inc. in Leesburg and Tavares offer sliding-fee care, dental and lab services.
Blood work
Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp both operate patient service centers in the Lady Lake / The Villages / Leesburg area; UF Health Pathology Laboratories run hospital lab testing at Spanish Plaines; Langley Health Services operates a lab/diagnostic testing site in Sumterville.
Imaging
Hospital imaging at UF Health Spanish Plaines and UF Health Leesburg; Akumin outpatient center in Mount Dora (Lake County); Langley Health Services lists an Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility in Sumterville.
Pharmacies
Publix, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart pharmacies operate in and around The Villages, Lady Lake and Wildwood.
Before you go, confirm the requested test, outside-order acceptance, insurance, collection fees and hours with the facility. These resources are examples, not a complete directory. Quest Location Finder · Labcorp Location Finder.
Patient Questions
All Patient Questions The Villages questions.
Does Wade’s Care First have an office in The Villages?
No. Wade’s Care First is a telehealth practice. You join your visit by secure video from home, work or anywhere in Florida, and Charles Wade, FNP-BC is licensed to treat you while you are in the state. Anything that needs hands-on care is coordinated with facilities in and around The Villages, such as UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital (formerly UF Health The Villages Hospital; 1451 El Camino Real, The Villages; emergency room open 24/7; serving Lake, Sumter and Marion counties since 2002) and UF Health Leesburg Hospital (600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg; emergency and stroke care).
Where will I go for blood work if I live in The Villages?
Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp both operate patient service centers in the Lady Lake / The Villages / Leesburg area; UF Health Pathology Laboratories run hospital lab testing at Spanish Plaines; Langley Health Services operates a lab/diagnostic testing site in Sumterville. We send the order electronically to a location that is convenient for you or in your insurance network. Results come back to us for review with you.
Which The Villages hospitals have an emergency department?
UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital (formerly UF Health The Villages Hospital; 1451 El Camino Real, The Villages; emergency room open 24/7; serving Lake, Sumter and Marion counties since 2002) and UF Health Leesburg Hospital (600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg; emergency and stroke care). For chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, a major injury or thoughts of harming yourself, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than booking a video visit.
Are there community health centers in The Villages for in-person care?
Langley Health Services (HRSA health center; Sumterville sites at 1389 S US 301, dental van and mobile medical unit) and Community Health Centers, Inc. (FQHC; Lake County sites in Leesburg, Tavares, Clermont, Groveland, Four Corners) serve the area with in-person primary care on a sliding scale. Many patients pair that kind of local clinic with telehealth for follow-ups, medication management and specialist coordination.
Can I use Florida Medicaid or other insurance for a telehealth visit from The Villages?
Florida Medicaid plans are not on the participating list right now. Plans accepted in Florida: BCBS / Anthem PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, UMR (PPO), Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Humana PPO, Ambetter PPO, Florida Blue, TRICARE. Benefits are verified before your visit, and self-pay pricing is posted if your plan is not accepted.
Can orders be sent to a laboratory or imaging facility near me?
When clinically appropriate, we can send orders to a laboratory or imaging facility you choose. Confirm that the location performs the requested test, accepts the order and participates in your insurance network. Availability and travel distance vary by community.
More answers
Questions The Villages patients ask about pediatrics, women’s health and Preventive Care.
- What information helps during a child's video appointment?
- Can a child's cough be evaluated through video?
- How is perimenopause different from menopause?
- When does heavy or irregular bleeding need evaluation?
- Why does family medical history matter for Preventive Care?
- How do I choose between a stool test and a colonoscopy?
All Pediatric Care Questions All Women’s Health Questions All Preventive Care Questions
Good to know
Services, screening recommendations, testing, treatment options, referrals and prescribing may vary with your age, medical history, symptoms, where you are physically located at the time of the visit, state and federal requirements, insurance requirements, and whether your condition can be safely managed by telehealth. Conditions and services listed here are examples. An appointment does not guarantee a particular diagnosis, a prescription, a controlled medication, hormone therapy, a lab order, an imaging study, a sleep study, a specialist referral, an accommodation letter or a particular treatment. Treatment decisions follow a clinical evaluation and the provider’s judgment.
Sources
Practice provider: Charles Wade, FNP-BC. Information updated October 25, 2026.
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A local landmark
Lady Lake train depot
The historic Lady Lake train depot, near The Villages.
Photo: Whoisjohngalt / Wikimedia Commons · Source · CC0. Resized for display.
Suburb · Sumter County (also extends into Lake and Marion counties)
Getting care in The Villages
The Villages is a retirement community. Age-related Preventive Care, medication review, fall prevention and caregiver support are common care considerations.
Living in The Villages means most care is close by golf cart, but appointment slots fill quickly in a community where most residents are over 65. A video visit with Charles Wade, FNP-BC, adds a reliable option for primary care, medication review, sleep, skin concerns, mood and memory worries, and minor urgent problems, with labs, imaging and prescriptions sent to locations in Sumter, Lake or Marion County.
UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, formerly The Villages Hospital, has a 24-hour emergency room on El Camino Real, and UF Health Leesburg is nearby; those remain the right places for emergencies. Telehealth is for the steady follow-up that keeps chronic conditions stable between in-person visits.
Access in Sumter County (also extends into Lake and Marion counties)
Florida’s uninsured rate for people under 65 was 13.6% in 2024 versus 9.8% nationally (KFF, ACS 1-year); all-ages uninsured was 10.9%, ranking 45th among states (America’s Health Rankings, ACS 2024). As of January 1, 2026, Florida had 320 primary care HPSAs and 239 mental health HPSAs, and would need 1,434 more primary care practitioners and 545 more mental health practitioners to eliminate them (Florida Senate analysis of SB 1480, 2026).
Hurricane season continuity: during qualifying emergencies, ask your pharmacist and insurer about early refills under Florida law; authorized refills and other coverage requirements still apply. The Villages area relies heavily on Medicare.
Who this helps most in The Villages
This helps Villages residents managing several chronic conditions and medications who want a clinician to review the whole list, adult children coordinating care for a parent, snowbirds who need continuity while in Florida, and anyone with mobility or driving limits. It also suits people addressing sleep, mood, weight or skin concerns privately from home. Go in person for physical exams, injuries, wound care, falls or same-hour imaging.
Call 911 or go to the UF Health Spanish Plaines emergency room or UF Health Leesburg for chest pain, stroke symptoms such as facial droop or slurred speech, sudden confusion, severe shortness of breath, a fall with head injury or any crisis involving risk of self-harm.
Local health considerations
- The Villages is a retirement community. Age-related Preventive Care, medication review, fall prevention and caregiver support are common care considerations.
- Heat: NWS identifies older adults, particularly those with chronic disease, limited mobility or on certain medications, as highest risk; golf-cart travel and outdoor recreation in summer heat add exposure.
- Hurricane season: ask your pharmacist and insurer about early refills under F.S. 252.358 during a qualifying emergency. Authorized refills and other coverage requirements still apply; plan ahead when possible.
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