Physician Assistant in Chester, VT Accepting Medicare

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Jade Lily Ormrod-leven,
Physician Assistant - Medical
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 406 1st Ave, Chester, VT 05143
Phone: 802-299-9722    

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Popular Specializations in Chester, VT:

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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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