Physical Therapists in Douglaston, NY Accepting Medicare

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Mr. Thomas J. Matassa, P.T. Physical Therapist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 4427 Douglaston Pkwy, Douglaston, NY 11363 Phone: 718-281-2861    Fax: 718-281-0173

Mary Burke, PT Physical Therapist - Pediatrics Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 3 Alston Pl, Douglaston, NY 11363 Phone: 917-834-4321    Fax: 718-428-6629

Donna Marie Goldman, PT Physical Therapist - Neurology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 24214 Pine St, Douglaston, NY 11363 Phone: 917-680-7363    Fax: 718-229-2946

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Viewpoints: Did Sen. Cruz get early benefits from Canadian health care?; Medicaid expansion won't work if doctors don't accept patients

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