Medicare doesn’t cover laser treatment for neuropathy because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) don’t recognize infrared therapy devices as medically necessary to treat diabetic or ...

Diabetic neuropathy of the feet is a common complication of diabetes. It can cause pain or feelings of numbness and tingling in the feet. You can’t reverse it, but you can prevent it. Diabetic ...

Your nervous system is a key force behind so many important bodily functions. But when your peripheral nerves—those found outside of the brain and spinal cord—are damaged, it can cause pain and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 85 years old and in reasonably good health. I have been an athlete for most of my life. I developed neuropathy of my feet approximately seven years ago after my back surgery, but ...

Out-of-pocket costs: An out-of-pocket cost is the amount a person must pay for medical care when Medicare does not pay the total cost or offer coverage. These costs can include deductibles, ...

Medicare does not cover laser therapy for neuropathy, so a person will likely have to pay for it out of pocket. Medicare Part A covers hospital stays for neuropathy-related complications, and Part B ...