Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Physical Activity and Nutrition Risk Assessment?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a physical activity and nutrition risk assessment when your doctor or other health care provider gives it to you during your yearly “Wellness” visit, or as part of another office or behavioral health visit.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Physical activity & nutrition risk assessment, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- How often
- Once every 6 months (or more often if you go to more than one provider)
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Physical activity & nutrition risk assessment
Description
A physical activity and nutrition risk assessment helps your doctor or other health care provider understand your physical activity and nutritional habits and their impact on your health to better treat you and refer you for appropriate services or support.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
- You pay nothing for this risk assessment if you get it as part of your yearly “Wellness” visit.
- After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount if you get the risk assessment as part of another office or behavioral health visit.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
You can get this risk assessment from your health care provider once every 6 months (or more often if you go to more than one provider).
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Physical Activity and Nutrition Risk Assessment?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a physical activity and nutrition risk assessment when your doctor or other health care provider gives it to you during your yearly “Wellness” visit, or as part of another office or behavioral health visit.
Which part of Medicare covers Physical Activity and Nutrition Risk Assessment?
Medicare.gov lists Physical activity & nutrition risk assessment under Part B.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Physical Activity and Nutrition Risk Assessment?
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Does Medicare Cover Physical Activity and Nutrition Risk Assessment?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a physical activity and nutrition risk assessment when your doctor or other health care provider gives it to you during your yearly “Wellness” visit, or as part of another office or behavioral health visit.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi