Optometrists in Bunkie, LA Accepting Medicare

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Paul Bradley Lapoint Jr., O.D. Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1221 Nw Main St Ste 5, Bunkie, LA 71322 Phone: 318-346-7208    Fax: 318-346-7101

Paul B Lapoint Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1221 Nw Main St, Suite 5, Bunkie, LA 71322 Phone: 318-346-7208    Fax: 318-346-7101

Lapoint Eye Clinic Optometrist Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1221 Nw Main St Ste 5, Bunkie, LA 71322 Phone: 318-346-7208

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