### Question
Can you define what eligible professional means?


### Answer
**Eligible professional** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*:

> any of the following:


(i) A physician

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

