Are you looking for a doctor — or specialist — and not sure where to start? Medicare.gov makes it quick and easy to find and compare doctors and other providers in your area.
Here’s how:
- Visit Medicare.gov/care-compare. Select “Doctors & clinicians,” and enter your location. You can also search by specialty, like general practice or internal medicine.
- Review details about the doctors you’re interested in, like their contact information, practice locations, hospital affiliation, or if they offer telehealth services.
- You can also select the “Compare“ button for a side-by-side comparison of up to 3 different doctors.
Once you’re ready to schedule a visit with a new doctor, be sure to call ahead to verify general information, like office location, if they’re accepting new patients with Medicare, and if you need a referral.