Ok, I am desperate for an answer; Is there a regulation or rule from Medicare or any commercial insurance that states a patient has to see a physician after so many visits or length of time? Example: Jane comes in for a new patient visit, she is seen on July 1st by a Physician. The Physician asks patient to be seen again in 3 months. Pt is scheduled with the NP for a follow up. NP says, pt doing fairly well but lets see you in 6 months. This continues for over a year. At any time, is it mandatory that the patient see the Physician again? Or, if patient chooses, can they continue to see the NP? HELP!!