Mon – Fri  ·  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 7520 Blairmore Drive, Rockford, IL 61107
Now accepting new patients
(815) 332-1777
Services Dr. Nazimuddin Kristen Rogers Why Us Patients Call for Appointment
Primary Care for Adults 50 & Older

Exceptional care
built for you.
Right here in Rockford.

Unhurried appointments. A team that genuinely knows you. Comprehensive primary care designed specifically for adults 50+ in Rockford, Illinois.

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Or call directly: (815) 332-1777 a real person answers
50+
Age Focused
Same
Week Appts
One Team
Consistent Care, Every Visit
Kristen Rogers, DNP, Community Physicians Rockford
Medicare Welcomed & Accepted
Same-Week Appointments
Family Always Welcome
Lead Provider
Kristen Rogers, DNP
Nurse Practitioner · Primary Care · Adults 50+
Getting Started

Becoming a patient is simple.
We handle the rest.

01
Call Our Office

Call (815) 332-1777 and speak directly with a member of our team. We'll answer your questions, confirm insurance, and find a time, often within the same week.

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02
Your First Visit

Come in and meet your care team. Your first appointment is unhurried and thorough: a full review of your health history, current concerns, medications, and goals. Bring a family member if you'd like.

03
Ongoing Partnership

You're now a patient with a team that knows you. Annual wellness visits, chronic disease follow-ups, medication reviews, specialist coordination, all managed by one consistent, dedicated care team.

What We Offer

Comprehensive care,
designed for this chapter.

Every service reflects the real complexities of health after 65: the multiple conditions, the medications, the questions that deserve thoughtful answers.

Annual Medicare Wellness Visits

Thorough yearly exams including cognitive screening, fall risk assessment, and a personalized prevention plan, fully covered by Medicare.

Chronic Disease Management

Ongoing, proactive management of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, COPD, osteoporosis, arthritis, and other long-term conditions.

Medication Management

A complete review of every medication, checking for dangerous interactions, reducing complexity, and making sure each prescription still fits your needs.

Memory & Cognitive Screening

Early detection and monitoring of cognitive changes and dementia, with guidance and care coordination for patients and their families.

Fall Prevention & Mobility

Balance, strength, and gait assessments with personalized plans to keep you safe, mobile, and independent in your home.

Care Coordination

We communicate directly with your specialists, home health, pharmacist, and hospital teams so nothing falls through the cracks.

Our Physicians

Meet the physicians caring for you

Our Rockford practice is built around physicians who share one commitment: unhurried, personal care for every older adult who walks through our doors.

Dr. Ahmed Nazimuddin, MD
Dr. Ahmed Nazimuddin, MD
Family Medicine · Fellowship-Trained in Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Care Family Medicine Memory & Cognition

A family physician with fellowship training in geriatric medicine, dedicated to truly knowing each patient, not just their diagnoses, but their lives. Known for unhurried visits and genuine warmth.

Kristen Rogers, DNP
Kristen Rogers, DNP
Nurse Practitioner · Primary Care
Adults 50+ Chronic Disease Preventive Care

A dedicated primary care provider with advanced doctoral-level training, Kristen brings warmth and thoroughness to every patient interaction. She specializes in comprehensive care for older adults, focusing on chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and whole-person wellness.

Patient Stories

What our patients are saying

Real words from real patients who've experienced the Carepods difference, care that truly puts you first.

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For the first time in years, I felt like my doctor actually had time for me. The team listened to everything I said and never made me feel rushed. They even followed up with me personally the next week.

MR
Margaret R.
Age 74  ·  Rockford patient
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My mother has Parkinson's and type 2 diabetes. The care team coordinates everything: the neurologist, the physical therapist, the pharmacist. They're the ones holding it all together for our family.

JT
James T.
Family caregiver  ·  Mother age 81
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I was on nine medications and felt terrible. They reviewed everything and cut it down to five. I feel better than I have in years. Nobody had ever done that for me before.

EK
Eleanor K.
Age 79  ·  Rockford patient
Why Carepods

Built differently,
for older adults.

Most primary care practices aren't built for older adults. We are, from the ground up.

Feature
Appointment length
Geriatric specialization
Medication review
Family welcome at visits
Care coordination
Phone answered by a person
Community PhysiciansUs
30–60 min, unhurried
Adults 50+ focused practice
Complete polypharmacy review
Always welcome
Active & direct
Every call
Typical Clinic
7–15 min average
General practice
Rarely reviewed
Often discouraged
Fragmented
Phone trees & voicemail
Insurance & Coverage

We accept Medicare & most major plans.

If you have traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, you're likely covered for many of our services at little or no cost to you. Call us to confirm your coverage before your first visit.

Ready for a care team
who truly has time for you?

Community Physicians Rockford is now accepting new patients. Adults 50+ with traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan are welcome. Call today and a real person will answer.

Call (815) 332-1777
Monday – Friday  ·  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
7520 Blairmore Drive, Rockford, IL 61107