Now accepting new diabetic & senior patients across Tampa Bay — call (727) 738-5900
It’s the question on a lot of people’s minds — and the answer is usually better than expected. For most patients with diabetes, the yearly exam is largely or fully covered. Here’s how it works.
Because a diabetic eye exam is considered medically necessary — not a routine glasses check — it’s covered as medical care by Medicare Part B and by most major insurance plans. For many patients that means little to no out-of-pocket cost beyond a standard copay or deductible.
Your plan type — Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or commercial insurance
Whether you've met your deductible, and your coinsurance or copay
Whether additional imaging or testing is needed that day
Whether the provider is in-network for your plan
One key distinction: a medical diabetic eye exam is billed differently from a routine vision exam for glasses. They’re not the same benefit, which sometimes causes confusion about coverage.
Rather than guess, we verify your specific coverage before your visit, so you know what to expect. You can see the plans we work with on our accepted insurance page, or call us at (727) 738-5900 and we’ll check for you.
Costs vary by plan, so this is general guidance rather than a quote — we’ll confirm your exact coverage before any appointment.
Related: Medicare coverage • Accepted insurance • How often to come in
New patients are always welcome at all three locations. Fill out the form below — just choose your location — and our front desk will reach out to confirm, usually the same day. Prefer to talk to a person? Call (727) 738-5900.
We offer this care at all three of our offices across Tampa Bay.
5413 US Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
2565 Enterprise Rd, Clearwater, FL 33763
603 7th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701