A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for services furnished by physician extenders.

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for services furnished by physician extenders.

Defines the term "physician extenders" to mean an individual who holds a valid certificate as a physician assistant issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants, or any successor to the Commission.