Nephrology Doctors in Walla Walla, WA Accepting Medicare

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Mathias M Stroemel, DO
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 301 W Poplar, Suite 100, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: 509-522-5824    Fax: 509-522-5738
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Dr. Jennifer W Leach, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 301 W Poplar St, Suite 100, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: 509-522-5824    Fax: 509-522-5738

Nephrology: An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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