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Who is Dr. Turner, Trauma Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Krista Turner, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Turner completed her residency at University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. Dr. Turner is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (505) 272-2336.
Where did Dr. Turner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Turner speak?
Dr. Turner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Turner treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, 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:
- Intestinal Paralysis
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Intestinal Obstruction
- Paralyzed Bowel
- Non-Mechanical Ileus
- Bowel Inactivity
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
- Partial Bowel Blockage
- Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- K567: Ileus, unspecified
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
- K56600: Partial intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Which procedures does Dr. Turner perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Krista Turner 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. Turner's office.
Does Dr. Turner accept my insurance?
Dr. Turner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-2336 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turner accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Turner in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Turner's office located?
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 1013947258.
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. Krista Turner's specialty?
Dr. Turner is a Trauma Surgeon near Aurora, CO. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Turner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Krista Turner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Turner is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventhealth Littleton, The Medical Center Of Aurora. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Krista Turner accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Krista Turner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krista Turner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Turner's office at (505) 272-2336 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krista Turner?
Please contact Dr. Turner's office at (505) 272-2336 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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