Yes, The Balanced Budget act of 1997 loosened the guidelines a bit to allow a nurse practitioner the ability bill medicare separately and independently from a physician as long as certain criteria are being met.
1.They are considered physicians' services when furnished by an allopathic or osteopathic physician.
2.Services are provided by a person that meets the definition of a nurse practitioner.
3.They are not otherwise excluded from coverage by law.
4. Services are performed in collaboration with a physician.
5. State law must allow the services to be performed by a nurse practitioner.
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1.They are considered physicians' services when furnished by an allopathic or osteopathic physician.
2.Services are provided by a person that meets the definition of a nurse practitioner.
3.They are not otherwise excluded from coverage by law.
4. Services are performed in collaboration with a physician.
5. State law must allow the services to be performed by a nurse practitioner.