The Shingles Vaccine Is $0 at the Pharmacy. Get the Same Shot at Your Doctor’s Office and the Front Desk Asks for $200 Per Dose.

Although the shingles vaccine carries no out-of-pocket cost under Medicare Part D, thousands of beneficiaries are reportedly charged hundreds of dollars when receiving the same vaccination at a doctor's office. The discrepancy stems from a Medicare billing-system gap that patients often discover only after receiving the bill, creating a consumer affordability and reimbursement issue.