34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Turk, Surgeon in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Peter Turk, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Turk graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tn Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Turk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turk’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turk’s office.
Where did Dr. Turk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Turk board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Peter Turk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Turk speak?
Dr. Turk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Turk treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Turk 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. Turk. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Turk perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Peter Turk may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Turk's office.
Does Dr. Turk accept my insurance?
Dr. Turk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turk accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Turk in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Turk's office located?
What is Dr. Turk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Turk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487752762.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turk
What is Dr. Peter Turk's specialty?
Dr. Turk is a Surgeon near Charlotte, NC. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Turk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Peter Turk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Turk is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian 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 Peter Turk accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Peter Turk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Turk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Turk's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Turk?
Please contact Dr. Turk's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Turk have?
Dr. Peter Turk is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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