Specialist Official Definition: “CMS defines a Specialist as a doctor who treats only certain parts of the body, certain health problems, or certain age groups. For example, some doctors treat only heart problems.” – www.medicare.gov...
Primary Care Physician Official Definition: “CMS explains that a Primary Care Doctor/Physician is a doctor who is trained to give you basic care. Your primary care doctor is the doctor you see first for most health problems. He or she makes sure that...
Preventative Services Official Definition: “CMS defines Preventive Services as Health care to keep you healthy or to prevent illness (for example, Pap tests, pelvic exams, flu shots, and screening mammograms).” – www.medicare.gov ...
Telehealth Official Definition: “CMS defines telemedicine or Telehealth as Medical or other health services given to a patient using a communications system (like a computer, phone, or television) by a practitioner in a location different than the...
Special Enrollment Period (SEP) Official Definition: “CMS defines a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) as a set time when you can sign up for Medicare Part B if you didn’t take Medicare Part B during the Initial Enrollment Period because your or your...
