§440.50. Physicians' services and medical and surgical services of a dentist.
42 C.F.R. § 440.50
“Physicians' services,” whether furnished in the office, the beneficiary's home, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, or elsewhere, means services furnished by a physician—
Within the scope of practice of medicine or osteopathy as defined by State law; and
By or under the personal supervision of an individual licensed under State law to practice medicine or osteopathy.
“Medical and surgical services of a dentist” means medical and surgical services furnished, on or after January 1, 1988, by a doctor of dental medicine or dental surgery if the services are services that—
If furnished by a physician, would be considered physician's services.
Under the law of the State where they are furnished, may be furnished either by a physician or by a doctor of dental medicine or dental surgery; and
Are furnished by a doctor of dental medicine or dental surgery who is authorized to furnish those services in the State in which he or she furnished the services.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[56 FR 8851, Mar. 1, 1991]
Authority
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302.
Source
Source: 43 FR 45224, Sept. 29, 1978, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[56 FR 8851, Mar. 1, 1991]