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What are physician services?
Physician services are health care services a licensed physician, either an MD or a DO, provides or coordinates.
Definition and figures from HealthCare.gov glossary, checked October 23, 2026. This page explains the term; it does not recommend a plan.
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Physician services: the facts
| Item | Fact | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Provided by | A licensed MD or DO | HealthCare.gov glossary: Physician services |
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What does physician services mean in health insurance?
Physician services are health care services a licensed physician, either an MD or a DO, provides or coordinates.