Chiropractors in Maryland
Checking a chiropractor's license in Maryland
Chiropractors in Maryland are licensed by the Maryland State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
- Look up a Maryland chiropractic license on the state's official site.
- Disciplinary actions published by the state.
What chiropractors can and can't do in Maryland
Maryland defines chiropractic as a drugless system of health care: diagnosing and locating misaligned or displaced vertebrae and treating disorders through manual manipulation and adjustment of the spine and other skeletal structures. Chiropractors may also select diet and hygiene measures. Maryland chiropractic doesn't include drugs or surgery, or practicing osteopathy, obstetrics or any other branch of medicine. The board also licenses chiropractors with the right to practice physical therapy.
Insurance and coverage in Maryland
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
Maryland auto insurers must provide personal injury protection (PIP) unless the first named insured waives it in writing. PIP pays at least $2,500 toward reasonable and necessary medical expenses incurred within three years of a crash (along with lost income and household services), regardless of fault.
Sources: Md. Code, Insurance § 19-505: Personal injury protection coverage; Md. Code, Insurance § 19-506: Waiver of PIP
Work injuries (workers' comp)
Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission rules list doctors of chiropractic as authorized providers for services within the scope of Maryland's chiropractic law, and say chiropractors may be paid for services within their scope of practice even where Medicare payment policies would not allow it.
Sources: COMAR 14.09.08.01: Definitions (Guide of Medical and Surgical Fees); COMAR 14.09.08.05: Guidelines for Using Values and Codes
What chiropractic care costs in Maryland
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 Maryland (the range covers its 2 Medicare pricing areas):
| 1–2 areas of the spine | $26.98–$27.87 |
|---|---|
| 3–4 areas | $38.79–$39.96 |
| 5 areas | $50.27–$51.67 |
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)
Maryland chiropractic FAQ
Does Maryland PIP cover chiropractic care?
PIP pays at least $2,500 for reasonable and necessary medical expenses incurred within three years of a crash. It's included unless the first named insured waived it in writing.
Can Maryland chiropractors prescribe medication?
No. Maryland defines chiropractic as a drugless system of care that doesn't include drugs or surgery.
How do I verify a Maryland chiropractor's license?
Use the Maryland State Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Verify a License portal. The board also posts its disciplinary actions.
Maryland cities on Chirofinder
- Baltimore (10)
Sources
- Maryland State Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Maryland Department of Health)
- Md. Code, Health Occupations § 3-101: Definitions (Maryland General Assembly)
- Md. Code, Insurance § 19-505: Personal injury protection coverage (Maryland General Assembly)
- Md. Code, Insurance § 19-506: Waiver of PIP (Maryland General Assembly)
- COMAR 14.09.08.01: Definitions (Guide of Medical and Surgical Fees) (Maryland Division of State Documents)
- COMAR 14.09.08.05: Guidelines for Using Values and Codes (Maryland Division of State Documents)
- 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.