Dr. James E Turk

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James E Turk, DO, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Valparaiso, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathy in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Loyola University Medical Center, Porter Regional Hospital. Dr. James E Turk accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 531-0355 to request Dr. James E Turk the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2802 Leonard Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383-7136

Phone 1: (219) 531-0355

Fax: (219) 531-2855
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James E Turk
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5597733758
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

  • Otolaryngology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. James E Turk attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathy in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1982608436
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 10, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 2, 2010

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 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. James E Turk

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James E Turk has been primarily specialized in Otolaryngology for over 41 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

2802 Leonard Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383-7136
Phone: (219) 531-0355
Fax: (219) 531-2855
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 Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, September 2, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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