Physician Assistant in Portage, IN Accepting Medicare

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Mr. Rami W Musleh, PA C
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3691 Willowcreek Rd Ste 100, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-921-1444    Fax: 219-921-5303
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Jenna M Thomas, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6375 Us Highway 6 Ste C, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-947-6129    Fax: 219-703-6705

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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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