Cardiovascular disease screenings
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a cardiovascular screening once every 5 years that includes blood tests for cholesterol, lipid, and triglycerides levels to help detect conditions that may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Your costs in Original Medicare
You pay nothing for the tests if your doctor or other qualified health care provider accepts assignment .
What it is
Cardiovascular disease screenings check for problems with your heart and blood vessels, and find out if you're at risk for heart disease.