25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Turpen, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Durango, CO?
Dr. Mark Turpen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Durango, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Turpen graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Turpen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turpen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turpen’s office at (970) 565-6666.
Where did Dr. Turpen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Morehouse University School of Medicine | Morehouse School of Medicine
Is Dr. Turpen board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Turpen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Turpen speak?
Dr. Turpen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Turpen typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Turpen 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. Turpen. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Turpen typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Turpen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Turpen. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Turpen accept my insurance?
Dr. Turpen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 565-6666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turpen accept in Durango, CO?
Dr. Turpen in Durango, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Turpen's office located?
What is Dr. Turpen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Turpen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043380413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turpen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turpen
What is Dr. Mark Turpen's specialty?
Dr. Turpen is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Durango, CO.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Mark Turpen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Turpen is affiliated with Southwest Health System - Cortez, Commonspirit - Mercy Hospital 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mark Turpen accepting new patients in Durango, CO?
Yes, Dr. Mark Turpen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Turpen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Turpen's office at (970) 565-6666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Turpen?
Please contact Dr. Turpen's office at (970) 565-6666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Turpen have?
Dr. Mark Turpen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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