These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
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Question: I am 68 on medicare and have numerous medical problem. My doctor wants to do a complete physical. He said medicare usually pays because a diagnosis is submitted with the claim. Is this normal procedure and how often is a physical required.
Answer: Depends on your diagnosis;but, in general he is correct. They will not pay for preventive medicine-they will pay for treatment on ongoing medical problems.
