Is A Chiropractor Covered By Medicare? 
Chiropractic care is covered by Medicare in some situations . Medicare Part B pays for a chiropractor 's manual manipulation of the spine to correct subluxation . If a hand held device is used during the manual manipulation , the use of the device is not covered . Initial physical exams , evaluations , X-rays , acupuncture , physical therapy , supplements and orthopedic devices prescribed or provided by a chiropractor are NOT covered . 