Dr. Walter Joseph Turkowski

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 33+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Walter Joseph Turkowski, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Topeka, Kansas. He attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Metroplex Hospital, St Francis Health Center Inc, Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital, Paris Regional Medical Center, Citizens Medical Center. Dr. Walter Joseph Turkowski also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Oleander Emergency Medicine Associates Pa. Dr. Walter Joseph Turkowski accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (785) 246-6587 to request Dr. Walter Joseph Turkowski the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3351 SW Indian Hills Rd
Topeka, KS 66614-4652

Phone 1: (785) 246-6587

Fax: (785) 246-6587
Map and Directions


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Walter Joseph Turkowski
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4183722150
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

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 33 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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Walter Joseph Turkowski attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1991.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1396749727
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 13, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 12, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - He 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 - 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.
  • 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. Walter Joseph Turkowski

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Walter Joseph Turkowski has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 33 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
    click for detail
    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
    click for detail
    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Oleander Emergency Medicine Associates Pa


Practice Locations

3351 SW Indian Hills Rd
Topeka, KS 66614-4652
Phone: (785) 246-6587
Fax: (785) 246-6587
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, August 29, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, January 12, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Walter Joseph Turkowski by phone: (785) 246-6587 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. Walter Joseph Turkowski [NPI: 1396749727]Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine

Most visited doctors