How can I find out if my doctor is in a Medicare Advantage plan network?

There are a few ways to find out if your doctor is in a Medicare Advantage plan network. Medicare recently added searchable provider directories for Medicare Advantage plans on the Medicare.gov website. You can enter the names of up to five providers and see which plans include them in their networks. You can also identify a “must-have” provider to limit the results to plans that list that provider as in network.  Alternatively, you can go to the plan’s website and look for their searchable directory or find a plan directory on the website. You may also contact your provider directly to see if they participate in any Medicare Advantage plans. You should then verify with the plan(s) that the doctor is, in fact, in their network, as provider networks can change year-to-year.