Dr. Dennis A Turner
Neurosurgery in Durham, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 49+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Dennis A Turner, MD,MA, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Durham, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Duke University Hospital. Dr. Dennis A Turner also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc. Dr. Dennis A Turner accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (919) 684-8111 to request Dr. Dennis A Turner the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Dennis A Turner |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0547212334 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 49 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- MA
Education and Training
- Dr. Dennis A Turner attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1975.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1659331817
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 23, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Dennis A Turner
Medical Licenses
Dr. Dennis A Turner has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 49 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| 37962 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Durham, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc
| Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc | 1886 |
Practice Locations
2100 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705-3941
Phone: (919) 684-8111
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Room 4530, Duke South Blue Zone, Box 3807
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710-0001
Phone: (919) 684-6706
Fax: (919) 681-8068
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, May 23, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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