Physician Assistant in Defuniak Springs, FL Accepting Medicare

3 Physician Assistant nurses found. Showing 1 - 3
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Tammy Howerton, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1045 Us Highway 331 S, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-892-3366    Fax: 833-451-2226
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Larry Dean Rafey, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4415 Us Highway 331 S, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-951-4556    Fax: 850-951-4527
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Ms. Caroline P. Lawrence, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 21 W Main Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-892-2888    

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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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