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Dr. Gary Turner, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Buckhorn, KY

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Turner, Family Medicine Specialist in Buckhorn, KY?

    Dr. Gary Turner, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Buckhorn, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Turner graduated from St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (Grand Cayman) and completed his residency at St Elizabeth Health Center Program. Dr. Turner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turner’s office at (606) 398-7141.

    Where did Dr. Turner go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Elizabeth Health Center Program

    • Medical School: St Matthews University | St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (Grand Cayman)

    Is Dr. Turner board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Turner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Turner speak?

    Dr. Turner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Turner typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Turner typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gary Turner may include:

    Please contact Dr. Turner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Turner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Turner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 398-7141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Turner accept in Buckhorn, KY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Kentucky

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Turner's office located?

    Dr. Gary Turner's Primary Practice

    72 Buckhorn Clinic Rd

    Buckhorn, KY 41721

    (606) 398-7141

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    Dr. Gary Turner's Practice 2

    826 KY 11 N

    Booneville, KY 41314

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    Dr. Gary Turner's Practice 3

    226 Medical Plaza Ln

    Whitesburg, KY 41858

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    What is Dr. Turner's NPI number?A 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 1548403546.

    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. Gary Turner's specialty?

    Dr. Turner is a Family Medicine Specialist near Buckhorn, KY.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Turner is affiliated with Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center, Pikeville Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington, Clark Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Corbin which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Gary Turner accepting new patients in Buckhorn, KY?

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

    Does Dr. Gary Turner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Turner's office at (606) 398-7141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gary Turner?

    Please contact Dr. Turner's office at (606) 398-7141 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Turner's office located?

    Dr. Turner's offices are located in Buckhorn, KY, Booneville, KY, and Whitesburg, KY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Turner have?

    Dr. Gary Turner is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.