These services are those performed by a nonphysician practitioner (such as a Physician Assistant) that are an integral yet incidental component of a physician's treatment for illness or injury. A physician must have personally performed an initial visit and must remain actively involved in the continuing care to the patient. Medicare requires direct supervision for these services to be billed.

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The term "incident to" refers to services performed by nonphysician practitioners that are considered an integral part of a physician's care for a patient. These services must be performed under the direct supervision of the physician and billed under the physician's provider number.

These Services Are Those Performed by a Nonphysician Practitioner (Such