Acupuncturists in Highland, MD Accepting Medicare

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Ms. Minh Thu Nguyen, LAC
Acupuncturist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 13417 Rich Lynn Ct, Highland, MD 20777
Phone: 240-381-2161    
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Ms. Barbara Ring Abrams, L. AC., C.A.AC.
Acupuncturist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 13991 Clarksville Pike, Highland, MD 20777
Phone: 410-456-7441    Fax: 301-854-9950
Medicare Therapists in Highland, MD:

Acupuncturists


Acupuncturists: An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.


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