Medicare Part B FFS Payments In 2013 Totaled $90 Billion

During 2013, Medicare paid 950,000 physicians and other suppliers $90 billion for Medicare Part B outpatient services provided to fee-for-service beneficiaries. Among the top 10 specialties with the highest average Medicare allowed amounts per provider, a large portion of the costs are due to the cost of drugs administered during the outpatient visit, not the actual cost of the medical services rendered.

Comparison Of Top 10 Specialties With Highest Average Medicare Allowed Amounts By Specialty Medical Services & Drug Services, 2013

Provider Type
Number Of Providers
Average Medicare Allowed Amount Per Provider For Medical Services
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