Physician Assistant in Shasta Lake, CA Accepting Medicare

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Peggy Jane Deforest, P.A.
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5145 Shasta Dam Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Phone: 530-275-5421    

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Popular Specializations in Shasta Lake, CA:

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Physician Assistant
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Physician Assistant: A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.



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