Conclusion
Original Medicare only covers the cost dermatology services that are medically necessary. Routine dermatology services are not covered by original Medicare. Medicare, however, some routine dermatology procedures that are needed for the treatment of an underlying condition.
Medicare Advantage also helps to cover clinically important dermatology services as well as some routine dermatology procedures. Medigap helps to cover the cost of care original Medicare didn’t cover for while Medicare part D covers the cost of prescribed medications.
If your doctor refers you to a dermatologist, ensure that the dermatologist accepts Medicare so that you don’t pay services Medicare would have paid for. You can go to the Medicare website and use the provider finder tool to search for a dermatologist that accepts Medicare.
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[1] https://www.hhs.gov/answers/medicare-and-medicaid/what-is-medicare-part-b/index.html
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