Medicare covers E-visits to allow you to talk with your provider using an online patient portal without going to the provider’s office. Providers who can give these services include doctors, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and when they are for mental health
care, licensed clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors.
Your costs in Original Medicare
After you meet the
Part B deductible
, you pay 20% of the
Medicare-approved amount
for your health care provider's services.
Things to know
To get an E-visit, you must request one with your doctor or other provider.
