Yes, you can see a doctor without a referral if you have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). Original Medicare allows you to see any doctor or provider who accepts Medicare assignment, without needing a referral. However, if you have a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C), the rules may vary depending on the plan, and you may need to follow the plan's guidelines for seeing specialists.
An orthopedic doctor/surgeon.
Residents do get paid in the 5-year residency program for an orthopedic doctor. The residency is required before they become a full certified doctor.
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Yes, they are synonyms.
For the average person, it is not necessary to obtain a doctor's prescription when buying an orthopedic mattress. There are a few exceptions, however - for medically necessary purchases covered by insurance, a prescription, and probably pre-authorization, will be required. There are also certain specialty types of orthopedic mattress, such as hospital type beds or hypoallergenic models, which may need a prescription.
A doctor that deals with bones is usually called an Orthopedic doctor. However, the doctor usually has a medical technician put casts on patients for him/her.
Orthopedic Surgeons
An orthopedic doctor can be found with the aid of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to this, they can be found using the WebMD physician directory.
A pediatric orthopedic doctor deals with problems related to bones, joints, and muscles in children under the age of 12. The common issues for which children are taken to a pediatric orthopedic doctor are growth disturbances, limb deformities, or injuries.
It would be better to contact your insurance company, local hospital or health department and ask for a referral than to try to find a referral from an online source. You can also try the American Medical Association and look for an orthopedic doctor in your area for a consult. You can find the AMA here https://extapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/recaptcha.jsp
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