Pulmonary Disease Doctors in New Bern, NC Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Deborah A. Milkowski, M.D. Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 702 Newman Rd, New Bern, NC 28562 Phone: 252-633-1678    Fax: 252-633-9443

Roy N Everett, MD Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560 Phone: 252-633-8111

Dr. Edwin Lillington Bell, MD Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 702 Newman Rd, New Bern, NC 28562 Phone: 252-633-5333    Fax: 252-633-9443

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