Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Turer, Internist in Dallas, TX?
Where did Dr. Turer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: V A Medical Center - Durham, NC, Research | Duke/Durham VA Medical Center, Health Services Research, NC, USA
Is Dr. Turer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christy Turer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology since 2008
What languages does Dr. Turer speak?
Dr. Turer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Turer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Turer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Turer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Turer typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Turer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Turer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Turer accept my insurance?
Dr. Turer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 645-7995 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turer accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Turer in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Turer's office located?
Dr. Christy Turer's Primary Practice
2222 Welborn St Ste 75219
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 645-7995
What hospitals are Dr. Turer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Turer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American College of Physicians
Member of Society of General Internal Medicine
Member of American Academy of Pediatrics
Member of The Obesity Society
Member of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Member of American Society of Clinical Nutrition
Awards
EDEN Award – Student Organization of the Year, 2000
LMU Natural Sciences - Outstanding Graduate of the Year, 1999
Riordan/EPIC Award – Outstanding Service and Leadership, 1998
LMU, American Chemical Society - Outstanding Organic Chemistry Studen, 1997
What is Dr. Turer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Turer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780857607.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turer
What is Dr. Christy Turer's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.