Primary Care Clinics in Chester, IL Accepting Medicare

3 Primary Care Clinics found. Showing 1 - 3
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Steeleville Family Practice
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2319 Old Plank Rd, Chester, IL 62233
Phone: 618-826-2388    Fax: 618-826-3350
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Chester Clinic
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2319 Old Plank Rd, Chester, IL 62233
Phone: 618-826-2388    Fax: 618-826-3350
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Randolph Hospital District
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL 62233
Phone: 618-826-2388    

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Primary Care Clinics: Primary care clinics provide day-to-day healthcare services to patients. Primary care acts as the principal point of continuous healthcare for patients and also coordinates specialist care as may be required by the patient. Primary care is usually provided by general practitioners, family medicine doctors.


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