Medicare Part B covers medical nutrition therapy services and certain related services ordered by your doctor. A registered dietitian or nutrition professional who meets certain requirements can provide these services, such as:
- Initial nutrition and lifestyle assessment
- Individual and/or group nutrition therapy services
- Follow-up visits to check on progress in managing your diet
Under Part B you’re eligible for this coverage, with doctor referral, if you meet at least one of these conditions:
- Have diabetes
- Have kidney disease
- Have had a kidney transplant in the last 36 months
