Emergency Medicine Doctors in Dora, AL Accepting Medicare
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 Dr. John Coney Pegues, MD Emergency Medicine Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 2165 Highway 78, Suite 100, Dora, AL 35062 Phone: 205-648-4567 Fax: 205-648-4551 |
Dr. Scott Allan Dixon, MD Emergency Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2165 Highway 78, Suite 100, Dora, AL 35062 Phone: 205-648-4567 Fax: 205-648-4551 |
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