Physician Assistant in Henning, TN Accepting Medicare

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Beatrice Fatima Bachour, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 480 Green Chapel Rd, Henning, TN 38041
Phone: 731-738-5044    

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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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