I have a doctor that does not provide annual wellness visits. Does anyone know if as a Medicare provider, it is mandatory that he provide this service?
The office points out to the patient that AWV is a preventive wellness visit and is not a “routine physical checkup” and Medicare does not provide coverage for routine physical examinations.![Cool :cool: :cool:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
The office points out to the patient that AWV is a preventive wellness visit and is not a “routine physical checkup” and Medicare does not provide coverage for routine physical examinations.