Physician Assistant in Tar Heel, NC Accepting Medicare

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Leverne Locklear, P.A.
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16526 Nc Highway 87 W, Tar Heel, NC 28392
Phone: 910-872-5720    Fax: 910-872-5739

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Popular Specializations in Tar Heel, NC:

Physician Assistant
Advanced Practice Midwife


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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