General Practice Doctors in Roanoke, AL Accepting Medicare

2 General Practice doctors found. Showing 1 - 2
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Dr. Helen Scharko, M.D.
General Practice
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 965 Highway 431, Roanoke, AL 36274
Phone: 334-863-2141    Fax: 334-863-8733
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J Melburn D Holmes, MD
General Practice
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1950 Main St, Roanoke, AL 36274
Phone: 334-863-2311    Fax: 334-863-5596

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