Direct Answer
An executive physical has no standard price. The leading hospital programs build and price each visit individually. Mayo Clinic says cost varies by age, sex, campus, risk factors, and added services, and shares estimates for its standard protocol on inquiry. Johns Hopkins says the cost 'varies by participant.' Cleveland Clinic publishes an itemized self-pay fee schedule rather than one package price. Insurance treatment differs just as much. Mayo bills the clinical parts of a visit to insurance (its executive services fee is typically out-of-pocket), while Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic's self-pay schedule do not bill insurance. Many companies pay for executive physicals as a leadership benefit.
What is an executive health program?
An executive health program is a physician-led comprehensive health assessment that consolidates screening, lab work, and consultation into a coordinated visit. The model was developed for senior executives and has expanded into a broader preventive-health and longevity-medicine offering. Visit length, testing, and access vary by program.
What's included in a comprehensive executive physical
- Comprehensive history, physical exam, and risk-factor review
- Cardiac screening tailored to age and risk
- Cancer screening — age- and risk-appropriate (colon, prostate, breast, skin, lung)
- Some private longevity practices add whole-body MRI — see What Is Full Body MRI Screening?
- Laboratory testing tailored to individual needs and the program's protocol
- Body composition (DEXA) and VO2 max in longevity-oriented programs
- Cognitive assessment and mental-health screening
- Genetic and pharmacogenomic testing in some programs
- Follow-up consultation with recommendations; timing varies by program
Top hospital-based executive health programs
- Mayo Clinic Executive Health Program — Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, plus Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. Visits are typically two days. The standard protocol is based on USPSTF guidelines plus Mayo best practice. Mayo says it is not a concierge program and requires a local primary care provider.
- Cleveland Clinic Executive Health — Ohio and Florida, with Las Vegas, Nevada coming soon.
- Johns Hopkins Executive & Preventive Health — a yearly comprehensive physical with a Johns Hopkins University internist; self-pay; works alongside primary care.
- NYU Langone executive physicals — three Manhattan locations, with an on-site concierge escorting patients.
- Duke Executive Health — comprehensive care all in one day.
Boutique and concierge executive health
Private practices and longevity-medicine clinics may offer executive-style physicals alongside ongoing physician access. Concierge internal medicine and an executive physical are different services; confirm whether a practice offers a dedicated executive assessment and what is included.
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Executive health vs. standard annual physical
| Feature | Standard Annual Physical | Executive Health Program |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Varies by practice | Varies by program |
| Advanced imaging | Varies by age and risk | Varies by age and risk |
| Specialist consults | Referrals as needed | Varies by program and clinical need |
| Lab depth | Tailored to clinical needs | Tailored to individual risk and program protocol |
| Follow-up access | Variable | Confirm what the program includes |
How programs price and bill
| Program | How cost is set | Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Varies by age, sex, campus, risk factors, and added services. Standard-protocol estimates are available on inquiry. | Bills clinical parts of the visit to insurance; the executive services fee is typically out-of-pocket. |
| Johns Hopkins | Cost varies by participant. | Does not bill insurance. |
| Cleveland Clinic | Publishes an itemized self-pay fee schedule, not one package price. | Its self-pay schedule does not bill insurance. |
Ask for an itemized estimate, including which tests are standard and which are added on.
How to choose the right program
- Clinical needs — ask how screening is tailored to your age and risk
- Location and travel — confirm the visit length and available campuses
- Follow-up care — clarify what's included after the visit
- Primary care — confirm how the program works with your local physician
- Use of advanced diagnostics — confirm what imaging and labs are standard vs. add-on
Related guides and editorial features
- Inside Dr. Kern Brar's Executive Health Practice
- What Is Executive Physical Testing?
- What Is Executive Health Screening?
- What Is Full Body MRI Screening?
Sources
Mayo Clinic Executive Health Program FAQs
Mayo flyer MC1927-43
Johns Hopkins Executive & Preventive Health FAQs
Cleveland Clinic Executive Health
NYU Langone Executive Physicals
Duke Executive Health
This article is educational and not an endorsement of any specific program. Choose based on your clinical needs, your physician's recommendation, and an honest read of what's actually included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are executive health programs worth the cost?
For patients who would otherwise defer screening or struggle to coordinate care, the convenience and integration of a coordinated visit can be valuable. Not every advanced test is supported by strong evidence; discuss the benefits and limitations with your physician.
How often should I do an executive physical?
Mayo Clinic says most of its executive patients return annually and some every other year. Your physician should set the interval.
Do executive health programs accept insurance?
Mayo Clinic bills the clinical parts of a visit to insurance, while its executive services fee is typically out-of-pocket. Johns Hopkins does not bill insurance. Cleveland Clinic's itemized self-pay schedule does not bill insurance. Confirm billing and coverage with the program and your insurer.
How much does an executive physical cost?
There is no standard price. Programs quote each visit individually; ask for an itemized estimate.
Does an executive physical replace my primary care doctor?
No at Mayo, which requires a local primary care provider; Johns Hopkins says its physical works in conjunction with primary care.
What is the difference between concierge medicine and executive health?
An executive physical is a comprehensive assessment, while concierge medicine is an ongoing care model. Mayo Clinic says its executive health program is not a concierge program and requires a local primary care provider. Johns Hopkins says its yearly physical works in conjunction with primary care.