How do I get a DOT medical card?
To obtain a DOT medical card, the first step is scheduling a physical exam with a licensed Certified Medical Examiner. Only practitioners who have been qualified with the DOT can perform the physical and issue medical clearance for professional drivers.
What is a medical Dot card?
A DOT health card is an essential piece of medical documentation when driving commercial vehicles. Our clinicians are certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to provide physical exams that result in the DOT health card needed for a commercial driver’s license.
How much is a dot card?
What is my cost of getting a DOT or CDL physical examination? Regardless of health insurance, the charge for a DOT medical exam is $95 ($85 for the exam and $10 for federal reporting). This includes a urine test and an eye exam, too!
What do they do for a DOT medical card?
Physical Examination Ears (scarring of tympanic membrane, perforated ear drums, etc.) Mouth and throat (to look for problems breathing or swallowing) Heart (murmurs, extra sounds, pacemaker, etc.) Lungs and chest, not including breast examination (abnormal breathing, impaired respiratory functions, cyanosis, etc.)
What can cause you to fail a DOT physical?
There are many reasons a driver may fail the DOT exam, some things are within your control and others are not….Why did I fail?
- High blood pressure.
- Epilepsy.
- Alcoholism or drug use.
- Missing extremities.
- Cardiovascular or respiratory disease.
- Diabetes.
- Poor eyesight or hearing.
- A nervous or psychiatric disease.
Does Medicare cover DOT physicals?
No. DOT exams are generally not covered by insurance.
Who needs a DOT medical card?
Who Needs a DOT Medical Card. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requires commercial drivers who fall under the following categories to obtain medical cards for CDL : When your vehicle has a gross weight of 10,001 or over. The vehicle which you are driving can seat over 15 passengers. When receiving immediate payment for transporting over 8 passengers.
How long is a DOT medical card good for?
• A DOT medical card is good for two years if you have no restrictions. A history of high blood pressure, taking high blood pressure medications, and/or taking oral medications for diabetes can restrict the medical card to one year.
What to expect at your DOT medical exam?
The exam will test your hearing, vision and blood pressure. You will also be required to provide a urine sample. Below are some of the other areas the DOT physical covers. General appearance: signs of obesity, alcoholism or drug use.
Is a DOT medical exam covered by insurance?
DOT exams are required every one to two years, depending on the patient’s medical history. DOT exams are covered by commercial insurance. To find a Certified Medical Examiner near you, visit www.wilmingtonhealth.com/DOT-Exams.