If you only have Medicare (not Advantage / supplement) , Medicare will only pay for a “wellness exam” which is interview only, other than blood pressure, and does not allow any actual physical exam. Medicare in general will not pay for preventive care for example they will pay for a tetanus shot if you get a cut but will not pay for a 10 year booster shot (Part D will pay). They will only pay for routine blood test every 5 years unless your doctor codes the test as diagnostic instead of preventive.
My doc doesn’t even have me take off my shirt at my physical. I wish he would at least look at my skin for signs for skin cancer. The days of stripping down seem to be over.
Ratkin Premium Member 3 months ago
LOL
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member 3 months ago
You’ll be in a fighing mood again when you get the prostate finger exam
The Orange Mailman 3 months ago
Let me be Frank, so I can punch a doctor.
uniquename 3 months ago
That’s called preventative health Frank.
StephenHoyt 3 months ago
Start with the colonoscopy bend over.
Gen.Flashman 3 months ago
If you only have Medicare (not Advantage / supplement) , Medicare will only pay for a “wellness exam” which is interview only, other than blood pressure, and does not allow any actual physical exam. Medicare in general will not pay for preventive care for example they will pay for a tetanus shot if you get a cut but will not pay for a 10 year booster shot (Part D will pay). They will only pay for routine blood test every 5 years unless your doctor codes the test as diagnostic instead of preventive.
1953Baby 3 months ago
GAWD!!!! Put an examining robe on. . .
walstib Premium Member 3 months ago
My doc doesn’t even have me take off my shirt at my physical. I wish he would at least look at my skin for signs for skin cancer. The days of stripping down seem to be over.
JeromeBlue Premium Member 3 months ago
Kind of sad when you realize that violence and abusive language is on the rise at doctors offices and hospitals.
InTraining 3 months ago
What..? Frank has feet….!
Boise Ed Premium Member 3 months ago
Thank you for not inserting an extra and useless “at” in the midst of “preventive.”