Patients most commonly use virtual physician visits for minor medical conditions, such as allergies, sinus infections, bladder infections and other conditions.
In addition to increased access and convenience for patients, telemedicine visits often cost less than in-person office visits. According to UnitedHealthcare data, the average cost of a virtual physician visit is less than $50, while an appointment with a primary care physician costs around $80. A trip to an urgent care facility costs $160 and an emergency room visit is roughly $650, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
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