Physician Assistant in Damascus, MD Accepting Medicare

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Mr. Dennis Allen Rochester, P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9815 Main St, Suite 208, Damascus, MD 20872
Phone: 301-253-4004    Fax: 301-253-3391
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Mrs. Lynda Packard, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 26005 Ridge Rd, Suite 200, Damascus, MD 20872
Phone: 301-414-2300    Fax: 301-414-2306
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Katey Lynn Cressy, PAC
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9815 Main Street, Suite 208, Damascus, MD 20872
Phone: 301-253-4004    Fax: 301-253-3391

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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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