Medicare Part B also covers which type of healthcare provider?

Medicare Part B is designed to cover a range of outpatient services and preventive care, primarily focused on medically necessary services. This includes coverage for medical doctors and nurse practitioners, who play a critical role in diagnosing, treating, and managing the overall healthcare of patients. Under Part B, beneficiaries have access to a variety of services provided by these healthcare providers, including office visits, preventive screening tests, and diagnostic services.

While physical therapists and hospice care services are indeed covered by Medicare, they fall under different specific provisions or circumstances within the overall Medicare structure. Long-term care facilities are primarily covered under different Medicare plans, mainly Medicare Part A for inpatient hospital care, which does not extend to long-term custodial care. Thus, the emphasis on medical doctors and nurse practitioners directly aligns with the core objectives of Medicare Part B in addressing outpatient care and preventive health services.