Infectious Disease Doctors in Bridgeton, MO Accepting Medicare

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Mr. Phillip G Zinser, MD Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 12774 Boenker Ln, Bridgeton, MO 63044 Phone: 314-291-7997    Fax: 314-739-1471

Dr. Julie Ann Shapiro-schere, D.O. Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 12776 Boenker Ln, Bridgeton, MO 63044 Phone: 314-291-7997

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Medicare cuts looming for doctors; Debt panel's health suggestions questioned

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