Physician Assistant in Taft, TX Accepting Medicare

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Stephen R Torok, PA
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1210 Gregory St Ste 2, Taft, TX 78390
Phone: 361-528-2595    Fax: 361-528-3452
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Leandra Ryan Alvarado, LSA
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 449 E Elm St, Taft, TX 78390
Phone: 361-222-2144    

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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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