Chiropractors in Florida
Checking a chiropractor's license in Florida
Chiropractors in Florida are licensed by the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine.
- Look up a Florida chiropractic license on the state's official site.
What chiropractors can and can't do in Florida
Florida chiropractic physicians may examine, analyze and diagnose using physical, chemical, electrical or thermal methods, use X-rays for diagnosis, and draw blood. They may treat by manual, mechanical, electrical or natural methods, physiotherapy, acupuncture, dry needling for trigger points or myofascial pain, and non-prescription nutritional products. Florida law prohibits chiropractors from prescribing or administering legend drugs (apart from emergency oxygen and certain topical anesthetic sprays), performing surgery, or practicing obstetrics.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 460.403: Definitions (chiropractic medicine)
Insurance and coverage in Florida
Medicaid
Florida Medicaid covers medically necessary chiropractic services, including diagnosis and manipulative treatment of joint misalignments, especially of the spine. Coverage includes one new-patient visit plus 23 established-patient visits a year (or 24 established-patient visits), and X-rays. Chiropractic is a minimum covered service in every Managed Medical Assistance plan.
Medicare
Medicare Part B covers only one chiropractic service: manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation, when you have a significant neuromusculoskeletal problem and the subluxation is shown by X-ray or physical exam. Once treatment stops improving your condition and becomes maintenance therapy, Medicare stops paying. Other chiropractic services aren't covered.
Source: Chiropractic Services (Medicare Provider Compliance Tips; Benefit Policy Manual ch. 15, sec. 240.1)
After a car accident
Florida requires personal injury protection (PIP). PIP pays 80% of reasonable medical expenses up to $10,000, but only if you get initial care within 14 days of the crash; chiropractic physicians are among the providers who can give that initial care and follow-up care. If no physician, dentist, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse finds you had an emergency medical condition, PIP medical benefits are capped at $2,500. PIP doesn't pay for massage therapy or acupuncture.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 627.736: Required personal injury protection benefits
Work injuries (workers' comp)
Florida's workers' compensation law counts chiropractic physicians as physicians, but it doesn't cover chiropractic care beyond 24 treatments or 12 weeks after the first chiropractic treatment, whichever comes first, unless the insurer authorizes more or the worker is catastrophically injured.
What chiropractic care costs in Florida
Self-pay prices vary by practice, so ask for the cash price before your first visit. As a reference point, here's what Medicare approves in 2026 for a spinal adjustment in Florida (the range covers its 3 Medicare pricing areas):
| 1–2 areas of the spine | $26.39–$27.70 |
|---|---|
| 3–4 areas | $37.92–$39.54 |
| 5 areas | $49.14–$51.02 |
That's the total Medicare approves; with Medicare you typically owe 20% of it after your Part B deductible.
Source: PFS Relative Value Files: RVU26D (2026, October release)
Florida chiropractic FAQ
Does Florida PIP cover chiropractic care after a car accident?
Yes, if you get initial care within 14 days of the crash. Chiropractic physicians can provide initial and follow-up care under PIP. Benefits pay 80% of reasonable expenses up to $10,000, or up to $2,500 if no physician, dentist, PA or APRN determines you had an emergency medical condition.
How many chiropractic visits does Florida Medicaid cover?
One new-patient visit plus 23 established-patient visits a year, or 24 established-patient visits, plus X-rays.
Can Florida chiropractors do dry needling or acupuncture?
Yes. Florida's chiropractic law lists acupuncture and dry needling for trigger points or myofascial pain among the treatments chiropractic physicians may use.
Is there a limit on chiropractic visits under Florida workers' comp?
Yes: 24 treatments or 12 weeks from the first chiropractic treatment, whichever comes first, unless the insurer authorizes more or the injury is catastrophic.
Florida cities on Chirofinder
- Boca Raton (10)
- Cape Coral (10)
- Clearwater (10)
- Coral Springs (10)
- Davie (10)
- Fort Lauderdale (10)
- Fort Myers (10)
- Gainesville (10)
- Hialeah (10)
- Hollywood (10)
- Jacksonville (10)
- Lakeland (10)
- Miami (10)
- Miramar (10)
- Orlando (10)
- Palm Bay (10)
- Palm Coast (10)
- Deltona (8)
- Miami Gardens (8)
Sources
- Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine (Florida Department of Health)
- Fla. Stat. § 460.403: Definitions (chiropractic medicine) (Florida Legislature)
- Chiropractic Services coverage policy (Florida Agency for Health Care Administration)
- Fla. Stat. § 627.736: Required personal injury protection benefits (Florida Legislature)
- Fla. Stat. § 440.13: Medical services and supplies (Florida Legislature)
- Chiropractic Services (Medicare Provider Compliance Tips; Benefit Policy Manual ch. 15, sec. 240.1) (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
- PFS Relative Value Files: RVU26D (2026, October release) (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. This page summarizes state law and public programs for general information and isn't legal or medical advice; rules change, so confirm with the linked sources. See our medical disclaimer.