This posting is a warning for anyone enrolled in Medicare. I received a phone call last week from someone claiming to be from “Medicare Pain Management Dept.” This is a scam to get you to give them your Medicare ID so they can submit fraudulent claims for medical devices. Medicare will never call you directly to ask for your ID or for any reason. If you do receive a call like this or any call asking if you have pain, HANG UP IMMEDIATELY! Do not engage in conversation.  I know these phone calls are annoying and frightening to some, but being informed ahead of time will hopefully prevent you from becoming a victim of these scams.