Shingles is a painful nerve-related rash caused by the chickenpox virus waking back up later in life. Medicare coverage depends on the type of care: the shingles vaccine is generally covered under Medicare Part D, while doctor visits, testing, hospital care, and treatment may fall under Part A or Part B.

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, can affect walking, wound healing, and overall heart and blood vessel health. Learn how Medicare may help cover PAD diagnosis, supervised exercise therapy, treatment, medications, and follow-up care.

Peripheral neuropathy can cause numbness, tingling, burning pain, weakness, and balance problems, especially in the feet and legs. This guide explains what peripheral neuropathy is, how Medicare may help cover diagnosis and treatment, how Part D may apply to prescription drugs.

A clear, plain-language guide to diabetes and Medicare coverage, including screenings, prevention programs, training, supplies, insulin, Part B vs. Part D, and what Medicare does not typically cover.