Internal Medicine Doctors in East Ridge, TN Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Judith J Boggess, M.D. Internal Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1508 Tombras Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412 Phone: 423-867-4969    Fax: 423-805-4213

Dr. Saundra Annette Williams, MD Internal Medicine Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1508 Tombras Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412 Phone: 423-867-4969    Fax: 423-867-4971

Dr. Paul Douglas Wentland, M.D. Internal Medicine Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 1508 Tombras Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412 Phone: 423-867-4969    Fax: 423-867-4971

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