Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Doctors in Lynchburg, VA Accepting Medicare

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Alan Kauppi, MD Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2215 Landover Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Phone: 434-947-3944    Fax: 866-617-8273

Ms. Tina Knight Whelan, PAC Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 2901 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Phone: 434-947-3954

Lisa Wisniewski, MD Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2215 Landover Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Phone: 434-947-3944    Fax: 866-617-8273

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