Physicians or Practitioners Eligible to Enter into Private Contracts

Eligible physicians and practitioners

• Physicians
• Physician assistants
• Nurse practitioners
• Clinical nurse specialists
• Certified registered nurse anesthetists
• Certified nurse midwives
• Clinical social workers
• Clinical psychologists
• Registered dietitians
• Nutritional professionals
• Mental health counselors
• Marriage and family therapists

The term ‘physician’ is limited to doctors of medicine, osteopathy, dental surgery, dental medicine, podiatric medicine and optometry who are legally authorized to practice by the state in which such function or action is performed.

Related Content

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Internet-Only Manual (IOM) Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 40.4
• CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters article MM5426

Revised 6/25/2024