Who is Dr. Turpin, Internist in Murfreesboro, TN?
Where did Dr. Turpin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Regional Med Center At Memphis | REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
What languages does Dr. Turpin speak?
Dr. Turpin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Turpin typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Turpin 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. Turpin. 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:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Turpin typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Buford Turpin 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
Please contact Dr. Turpin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Turpin accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Turpin's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Turpin's office located?
Dr. Buford Turpin's Primary Practice
517 Highland Ter Ste B
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-1669
What is Dr. Turpin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Turpin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558466425.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turpin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turpin
What is Dr. Buford Turpin'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.