Pathology Doctors in West Des Moines, IA Accepting Medicare

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Antonio E Martinez, MD Pathology - Forensic Pathology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 5950 University Ave Ste 161, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Phone: 515-875-9709    Fax: 515-875-9702

Dr. Joy Elaine Trueblood, MD Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 5950 University Ave, Ste 161, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Phone: 515-875-9700    Fax: 515-875-9193

Indu Basil, M.D. Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 5950 University Ave, Ste 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Phone: 515-875-9700    Fax: 515-875-9193

Curtis Lee Mccarty Iii, M.D. Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 5950 University Ave Ste 161, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Phone: 515-875-9709    Fax: 515-875-9702

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