Physician Assistant in Waynesboro, GA Accepting Medicare

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Mrs. April D Riggs, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 311 W 4th St, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: 706-554-2176    Fax: 706-554-6407
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Erin Arrington Jones, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 301 Jones Ave, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: 706-437-0770    Fax: 706-437-0540

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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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