Otolaryngology Doctors in Decatur, AL Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Sage Kinney Copeland, M.D., F.A.C.S. Otolaryngology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1218 13th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-355-6200    Fax: 256-355-6241

Dr. George H Godwin Iii, M.D., F.A.C.S. Otolaryngology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1218 13th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-355-6200    Fax: 256-355-6241

Dr. Benjamin W Light, M.D., F.A.C.S. Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1218 13th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-355-6200    Fax: 256-355-6241

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