Gastroenterology Doctors in Skokie, IL Accepting Medicare

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Alan Buchman, MD Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 9669 Kenton Ave, Suite 306, Skokie, IL 60076 Phone: 847-674-7501    Fax: 847-674-7512

Dr. Bennett H. Plotnick, Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076 Phone: 847-657-1900    Fax: 847-674-2096

Dr. Jan H. Faibisoff, M.D. Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 9669 Kenton Ave, Suite 306, Skokie, IL 60076 Phone: 847-674-7501    Fax: 847-674-7512

Dr. Mitchell K Lichtenstein, M.D. Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 9700 Kenton Ave, Suite #302, Skokie, IL 60076 Phone: 847-674-2097    Fax: 847-674-2096

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