Otolaryngology Doctors in Bessemer, AL Accepting Medicare

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Michael Latshaw, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 985 9th Ave Sw Ste 101, Bessemer, AL 35022
Phone: 205-481-8620    Fax: 205-481-8626
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Richard E Gilliland, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 985 Ninth Avenue S.w., Suite 308, Bessemer, AL 35022
Phone: 205-481-7780    Fax: 205-481-7740

Otolaryngology: An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.


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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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