Nephrology Doctors in Rio Piedras, PR Accepting Medicare

3 Nephrology doctors found. Showing 1 - 3
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Rafael Antonio Burgos-calderon, M.D
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Clinica De La Escuela De Medicina, Reparto Metropolitano Shopping, Ave. Americo Miranda, Rio Piedras, PR 00922
Phone: 787-758-7910    Fax: 787-294-3609
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Deniz E Garcia-de La Rosa, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Suite 205 Carr.21 #1785 Las Lomas, Hospital Metropolitano, Rio Piedras, PR 00921
Phone: 787-781-8506    Fax: 787-749-0392
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Mr. Eduardo J Diaz, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Avenida Americo Miranda, Entrada Principal Centro Medico, Rio Piedras, PR 00924
Phone: 787-754-8500    

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