Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Podiatry?
Only in certain cases. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers certain types of foot care if you’re eligible.
Only in certain cases: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Foot care (other), checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Only in certain cases
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- Costs vary depending on your situation.
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Foot care (other)
Description
Foot care can help prevent or treat conditions of the foot and ankle.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
Part B covers podiatrist (foot doctor) foot exams or treatment if you need medically necessary treatment for foot injuries or diseases (like hammer toe, bunion deformities, and heel spurs).
Medicare doesn’t usually cover routine foot care, like:
- Cutting or removing corns and calluses
- Trimming, cutting, or clipping nails
- Hygienic or other preventive maintenance, like cleaning and soaking your feet
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
- You must need medically necessary treatment for foot injuries or diseases
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
- After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for medically necessary treatment you get from your doctor or other health care provider.
- In a hospital outpatient setting, you also pay a copayment for medically necessary treatment.
- In most cases, you pay all costs for non-covered services, like routine foot care. If (in very limited circumstances) Medicare covers your routine foot care, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after you meet the Part B deductible.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Podiatry?
Only in certain cases. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers certain types of foot care if you’re eligible.
Which part of Medicare covers Podiatry?
Medicare.gov lists Foot care (other) under Part B.
How much do you pay for Podiatry with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: Costs vary depending on your situation.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Podiatry?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Podiatry?
Only in certain cases. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers certain types of foot care if you’re eligible.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi