Internal Medicine Doctors in Pgh, PA Accepting Medicare

3 Internal Medicine doctors found. Showing 1 - 3

Mr. Frank J Koziara Ii, M.D. Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 3285 Babcok Blvd, Pgh, PA 15237 Phone: 412-318-0075    Fax: 412-318-0081

Dr. Diana U Ike, MD Internal Medicine Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 225 Penn Ave, Lifecare Hosp, Pgh, PA 15221 Phone: 412-607-5270

Mr. Benjamin Kalsmith, MD. Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 5750 Centre Ave, Suite 510, Pgh, PA 15206 Phone: 412-924-1100    Fax: 412-924-1111

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