and to answer your original question:

my neuro charges 120.00 for a regular visit. He "Accepts Assignment". This is important to also ask as many doctors take Medicare - the BIG question is if they "Accept Assignment" (which means they agree not to balance bill the patient.)

This year I have choosen a Medicare Advantage plan that includes D (the drug coverage). I pay a $45 copay for each visit to my neuro or any other specialist and that is all I pay him. Primary care visits (to my Int med MD) are $15.00.

I used to have traditional Medicare, parts A, B and D. Some years the D was free/no monthly premium & other years it was a monthly premium. Part B premium comes straight out of my SSDA check.

I went to Med Advantage plans 3 years ago and it has prooved the cheapest option {for me} at the end of the year. My current M.A. plan is Anthem BCBS Medicare Premium- Virginia. I pay $112.00 month, my husband has the standard Anthem BCBS Medicare- Virginia plan for no monthly premium. Based on our estimated expensses and medical needs we both had to choose different plans.

Are you brain fried yet