Nephrology Doctors in Covington, LA Accepting Medicare

5 Nephrology doctors found. Showing 1 - 5
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Brandon K Bean, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 217 Cherokee Rose Ln, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-893-0911    Fax: 985-875-7565
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Dr. William A Gabbard, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1970 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-867-8585    Fax: 985-867-3644
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Dr. M. Gray Napier, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1202 S. Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-898-4194    Fax: 985-898-4164
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Melissa A Inman, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1970 N Hwy 190, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-867-8585    Fax: 985-867-3644
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John C Simon, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1970 N Hwy 190, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-867-8585    Fax: 985-867-3644

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Nephrology: An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


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