Dr. Portia Turner

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Portia Turner, DDS, is an Oral Surgery (Dentist Only) specialist in Santa Monica, California. She attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Dentistry in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Oral Surgery (Dentist Only). She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lac/harbor-Ucla Med Center. Dr. Portia Turner also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including County Of Los Angeles. Dr. Portia Turner accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Portia Turner at 2509 Pico Blvd to request Dr. Portia Turner the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2509 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405-1828


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Portia Turner
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1759576952
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Oral Surgery (Dentist Only) (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 38 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
    help
    Doctor of Dental Surgery
    The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. They are awarded upon graduation from dental school to become a General Dentist. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree; however, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are, in substance, the same.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Portia Turner attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Dentistry in 1986.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1982937785
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 10, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not 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.
  • EHR - She does not 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.
  • MHI - She 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.
  • MOC - She 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. Portia Turner

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Portia Turner has been primarily specialized in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for over 38 years of experience.
  • Dentist / Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    click for detail
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Central Health Center


Practice Locations

2509 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405-1828
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, April 3, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, September 10, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Portia Turner for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. Portia Turner [NPI: 1982937785]Oral Surgery (Dentist Only)