Optometrists in Edenton, NC Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Allen F Downum Jr., O. D. Optometrist Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 103 W Eden St, Edenton, NC 27932 Phone: 252-482-3218    Fax: 252-482-8444

Eye Care Of Edenton Optometrist Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 111 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC 27932 Phone: 252-482-3218    Fax: 252-482-8444

Mr. William S Blakemore, MD Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 101 Mark Dr, Edenton, NC 27932 Phone: 252-482-7471    Fax: 252-482-5465

Dr. Stephen P Benkusky, OD Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 103 W Eden St, Edenton, NC 27932 Phone: 252-748-2420    Fax: 252-482-8444

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