Physician Assistant in Platte City, MO Accepting Medicare

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Shana Hibler, PA
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 17630 Nw 130th Ter, Platte City, MO 64079
Phone: 816-695-8850    
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Bailey L. Rittof, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2703 Running Horse Rd, Platte City, MO 64079
Phone: 816-468-8632    Fax: 816-468-7722

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Popular Specializations in Platte City, MO:

Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
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Physician Assistant


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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