Physician Assistant in Sierra Madre, CA Accepting Medicare

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Marites Yao,
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 513 Sierra Keys Dr, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Phone: 626-826-5965    
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Mr. George Ashford Halterman Iii, PA
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 107 Esperanza Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Phone: 626-355-1672    

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Popular Specializations in Sierra Madre, CA:

Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Clinical Nurse Specialist


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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