Do I Qualify for House Calls?

Do I Qualify for Medicare House Calls?

If getting to the doctor has become hard, a house call may be the right fit. Housecall Specialists brings primary care to patients at home and in senior living communities across northern Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Here’s how to tell whether our visits are right for you or someone you love.

House Calls Are a Good Fit If You or a Loved One:

• Find it difficult, painful or exhausting to leave home for appointments
• No longer drive, or depend on family to get to the doctor
• Use a walker, wheelchair or oxygen, or are at risk of falling
• Recently came home from the hospital or a rehab stay
• Manage several conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure, COPD or memory loss
• Live in an independent living, assisted living or memory care community

Does Medicare Cover House Calls?

Yes. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary visits from a physician or nurse practitioner in your home, much like an office visit. Your usual Part B deductible and 20% coinsurance apply, and many Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans cover that share.

You do not need to be officially “homebound” to have a house call from our providers. That rule applies to Medicare home health services, such as visiting nurses and in-home therapy. If you need those services too, our providers can evaluate you and help coordinate them.

Housecall Specialists also accepts most PPO plans and private pay. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, call us and we’ll check your coverage before your first visit.

What Happens at Your First Visit

• A short phone call. We confirm your address, insurance and main health concerns.
• A visit at home. Your provider reviews your history, medications and vital signs, and talks with you (and your family, if you like) about your goals.
• A care plan. We order labs or tests as needed, handle prescription refills, and coordinate with your specialists, pharmacy and home health agency.
• Ongoing visits. Regular check-ins help catch problems early and may prevent avoidable trips to the hospital.

Have your insurance cards, a list of medications (or the bottles) and any recent hospital paperwork handy.

Caring for a Parent from Out of Town?

Many of our patients’ families live up north or across the country. With your parent’s permission, we can keep you in the loop, call you after visits, and serve as one point of contact for doctors, pharmacies and caregivers. Call (561) 331-1996 or send us a message to set up a time to talk.

Areas We Serve

We make house calls in Jupiter, Jupiter Farms, Tequesta, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Palm City and nearby communities.

Ready to Get Started?

Call Housecall Specialists at (561) 331-1996. We’ll answer your questions and let you know whether house calls are a good fit.

Housecall Specialists provides non-emergency medical services. For a medical emergency, call 911.