How do I find a doctor who takes Medicare?

The official tool is Medicare Care Compare. Enter your ZIP, choose a specialty, and filter by providers who accept Medicare assignment.

A few tips:

• TFL works with any Medicare-participating provider. There's no separate TFL network. If a doctor takes Medicare, they take you.
• Confirm before the first visit by asking the office: "Do you accept Medicare assignment?" That's a yes/no question — if yes, you're set.
• Avoid doctors who have opted out of Medicare entirely. Neither Medicare nor TFL will pay for their services. Common with concierge medicine and some specialists.
• No referrals needed with Original Medicare + TFL. You can self-refer to any specialist who takes Medicare.

For routine care, primary care, specialists, and most testing — finding a Medicare provider is straightforward in most U.S. metros.