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Dr. Don Turner, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Turner, Hospitalist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Don Turner, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Turner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turner’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turner’s office at (804) 828-8786.

    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 Hospitalist, 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
    • Acute Pancreas Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Which procedures does Dr. Turner perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Don Turner may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Turner's office.

    Does Dr. Turner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Turner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 828-8786 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Turner accept in Charleston, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Turner's office located?

    Dr. Don Turner's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (804) 828-8786

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    Dr. Don Turner's Practice 2

    96 Jonathan Lucas St Ste 812

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    Dr. Don Turner's Practice 3

    1250 E Marshall St

    Richmond, VA 23298

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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 1437773496.

    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. Don Turner's specialty?

    Dr. Turner is a Hospitalist near Charleston, SC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Turner to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Turner is affiliated with Musc Health University 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Don Turner accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

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

    Does Dr. Don Turner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Turner's office at (804) 828-8786 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Don Turner?

    Please contact Dr. Turner's office at (804) 828-8786 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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