Primary Care Clinics in Shishmaref, AK Accepting Medicare

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Norton Sound Health Corp
Clinic/Center - Community Health
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Shishmaref Clinic, Main St Box 133, Shishmaref, AK 99772
Phone: 907-443-3311    Fax: 907-443-6412

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