General Practice Doctors in Covington, LA Accepting Medicare

3 General Practice doctors found. Showing 1 - 3
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Gary James French, M.D.
General Practice
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1200 Champagne St, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-898-2736    Fax: 985-898-2737
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Dr. Surendra K Purohit, MD
General Practice
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 71207 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-892-6811    Fax: 985-892-8767
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Dr. Colleen F. O'brien, M.D.
General Practice
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 609 E Gibson St, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-809-3860    

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