Physician’s Care

What Does Physician’s Care Mean?

Physician’s care refers to healthcare services provided by a physician or doctor, rather than by other healthcare providers.

It is also known as doctor’s care.

Insuranceopedia Explains Physician’s Care

For health insurance purposes, it is important to distinguish physician’s care from services provided by other healthcare professionals, such as massage therapists, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists. Some policies will only cover procedures if administered by a physician, while others may offer limited coverage for non-physician care.

Insurer and specific policies may vary in their definition of a physician or doctor. For example, Medicare considers the following healthcare professionals to be doctors:

• Doctors of Medicine (MDs)
• Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs)
• Dentists
• Podiatrists
• Optometrists
• Chiropractors