E-visits
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers e-visits.
Description
E-visits are non-face-to-face communications you can have with your doctor or other health care provider without going to their office. To start an e-visit, you'll use an online patient portal. E-visits are different than virtual check-ins and telehealth.
Coverage details
You can get an e-visit from different health care providers, including:
- Doctors
- Nurse practitioners
- Clinical nurse specialists
- Physician assistants
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech-language pathologists
Medicare also covers e-visits with the following providers if you're getting mental health care services:
- Licensed clinical social workers
- Clinical psychologists
- Marriage and family therapists
- Mental health counselors
Provider requirements
To get an e-visit, you must request one with your provider.
Costs
After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for your provider's services.