Why some doctors bill Medicare patients more than others
If you have original Medicare, then choosing which doctor you visit can make a big difference in how much you have to pay. Under Medicare Part B, which pays for doctor visits, once your annual deductible is met, Medicare pays 80 percent of what it considers a “reasonable charge” for the item or service. You’re responsible for the other 20 percent. However, in most cases, what Medicare calls a “reasonable charge” is less than what a