Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Turner, Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Christopher Turner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Turner graduated from University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Turner is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turner’s office at (931) 381-1111.
Where did Dr. Turner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Turner board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Turner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Turner speak?
Dr. Turner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Turner treat?
As a Internist, 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Turner perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Turner may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (931) 381-1111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turner accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Turner in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Turner's office located?
Dr. Christopher Turner's Primary Practice
300 20th Ave N Fl 8
Nashville, TN 37203
(931) 381-1111
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 1659474336.
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. Christopher Turner's specialty?
Dr. Turner is a Internist near Nashville, TN.
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.
Contact Dr. Turner to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Turner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Turner is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West 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 Internist?
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Is Christopher Turner accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Turner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Turner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Turner's office at (931) 381-1111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Turner?
Please contact Dr. Turner's office at (931) 381-1111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Turner have?
Dr. Christopher Turner is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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