Physician Assistant in Christopher, IL Accepting Medicare

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Theresa A Rogers Smith, PAC
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4241 State Highway 14, Christopher, IL 62822
Phone: 618-724-2401    Fax: 618-724-4628
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Meredith Grace Lukens, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4241 State Highway 14, Christopher, IL 62822
Phone: 618-724-2401    Fax: 618-724-4628

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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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