Ophthalmology Doctors in Hammond, LA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Daniel Jack Dodson, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 15770 Paul Vega Md Dr, Suite 100, Hammond, LA 70403 Phone: 985-230-3937    Fax: 985-230-3935

Stephen Vincent Lau, Ophthalmology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 17170 S I 12 Service Rd, Hammond, LA 70403 Phone: 985-375-1111

Michael L Fajoni, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 1615 Sw Railroad Ave, Hammond, LA 70403 Phone: 985-345-0050    Fax: 985-345-5800

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