Medicare Advantage at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Which Medicare Advantage plans work with Cedars-Sinai, how Medigap and Original Medicare access compares, and our advisor's tips on choosing a plan that keeps your Cedars-Sinai providers in-network.
About Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Cedars-Sinai operates across California. Top 5 in cardiology nationally; Top 20 Honor Roll hospital, with national strength in cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, neurology, and obstetrics.
Medicare Advantage carriers that contract with Cedars-Sinai
Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, Humana, UnitedHealthcare/AARP, Aetna, SCAN, Cigna.
Cedars-Sinai contracts with most major LA-area Medicare Advantage carriers. Network can vary by specific physician — verify your specialist is in-network.
Original Medicare with Medigap = full Cedars-Sinai access
If keeping Cedars-Sinai in-network is non-negotiable, the simplest path is Original Medicare (Parts A and B) plus a Medigap plan plus a standalone Part D plan. Medigap plans don't have networks — they pay out-of-pocket costs at any provider that accepts Medicare.
Cedars-Sinai accepts Medicare. So: Original Medicare + Medigap means you can see any Cedars-Sinai doctor, in any Cedars-Sinai hospital, with no referrals or pre-authorizations.
The trade-off: Medigap costs $100-$250/month (versus often $0 for Medicare Advantage), and standalone Part D adds $15-$70/month. But you get total provider freedom and predictable out-of-pocket costs.
How to verify your Cedars-Sinai doctor is in your Medicare Advantage plan
- Call the plan member services line with your doctor's full name and NPI number. Ask: "Is Dr. [Name], NPI [#####], in-network for [plan name] for 2027?"
- Check the plan's online provider directory. Search by full name. Verify the address matches your Cedars-Sinai location.
- Call your Cedars-Sinai doctor's office. Ask the receptionist which Medicare Advantage plans they accept. Verify both that the practice is in-network and that the specific physician is in-network — they're sometimes different.
- If you have specialists, repeat for each one. Network status varies physician-by-physician within the same hospital system.
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