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Dr. John Turner, MD

Wilmington, NC

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Turner, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Wilmington, NC?

    Dr. John Turner, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Turner completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Turner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turner’s office at (910) 343-7000.

    Where did Dr. Turner go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Medical University Of South Carolina Medical Ctr

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Turner speak?

    Dr. Turner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Turner treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Turner 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. Turner. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Urine Cell Test
    • Urinalysis
    • Urine and Urination
    • Unusual urine cytology
    • Abnormal urine histology
    • Cells in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R8289: Other abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Blood Cell Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Monoclonal Gammopathy
    • Blood Disorder
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
    • Lymphoid Tissue Tumor
    • Hematopoietic Neoplasm
    • Uncertain Blood Tumor
    • MGUS
    • Plasma Cell Disorder
    • Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D479: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue, unspecified
    • D472: Monoclonal gammopathy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Cells in Lung Samples
    • Atypical Lung Cells
    • Lung Cytology Abnormal
    • Cell Changes in Respiratory Samples

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R846: Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Tissue Findings in Digestive Samples
    • Unusual Digestive Tissue
    • Abnormal Gut Biopsy
    • Histology Abnormal Abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R857: Abnormal histological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Condition
    • Duodenal Condition
    • Digestive System Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K319: Disease of stomach and duodenum, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Pancytopenia
    • Blood Disorder
    • Rare pancytopenia
    • Uncommon low blood counts
    • Bone marrow failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D61818: Other pancytopenia

    Also known as:

    • Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
    • Breast Cancer
    • ER Positive Breast Cancer
    • Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
    • Estrogen-Driven Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]

    Also known as:

    • Other Red Blood Cell Abnormality
    • Blood
    • RBC Disorders
    • Atypical Red Blood Cells
    • Blood Cell Irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R718: Other abnormality of red blood cells

    Does Dr. Turner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Turner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 343-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Turner accept in Wilmington, NC?

    Dr. Turner in Wilmington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CareSource

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of North Carolina

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    Where is Dr. Turner's office located?

    Dr. John Turner's Primary Practice

    2131 S 17th St

    Wilmington, NC 28401

    (910) 343-7000

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    What is Dr. Turner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Turner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366430308.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turner?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turner

    What is Dr. John Turner's specialty?

    Dr. Turner is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Wilmington, NC. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Turner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Turner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Turner is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is John Turner accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?

    Yes, Dr. John Turner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Turner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Turner's office at (910) 343-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Turner?

    Please contact Dr. Turner's office at (910) 343-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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