Which services are not typically covered under Medicare as physician services?

Regular physical exams and counseling for well patients are not typically covered under Medicare as physician services because Medicare primarily focuses on providing coverage for medically necessary services rather than preventive services for a generally healthy adult population. While Medicare does offer some coverage for preventive services, such as certain screenings and vaccinations, routine physical exams are not included as a covered benefit under Medicare Part B.

Medicare often covers emergency room visits, surgeries, and inpatient care as medically necessary treatments. Similarly, home health services may be covered when certain criteria are met, such as the need for skilled nursing or therapy after an illness or injury. However, routine exams and wellness visits fall outside the scope of what Medicare considers necessary for coverage, which is why this option is identified correctly.