Who is Dr. Turker, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Tolga Turker, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Turker completed his residency at Istanbul University Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery.
Dr. Turker is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turker’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turker’s office at (520) 694-8000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Turker?
Dr. Tolga Turker, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Turker empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Microsurgery, Pediatric Hand Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Tucson/AZ community, Dr. Turker is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Turker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Istanbul University Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Is Dr. Turker board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Tolga Turker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Turker speak?
Dr. Turker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Turker treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Turker 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. Turker. 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.
M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
Also known as:
Trigger Right Middle Finger
Trigger Left Middle Finger
Trigger Right Ring Finger
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Right Middle Finger
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Left Middle Finger
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Right Ring Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
Also known as:
Left Wrist Radius Fracture
Right Wrist Radius Fracture
Arm Injuries and Disorder
Fractures
Broken Left Wrist Bone
Distal Left Radius Fracture
Left Wrist Bone Break
Broken Right Wrist Bone
Distal Right Radius Fracture
Right Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
Right Wrist Pain
Pain
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Aching right wrist
Sore right wrist
Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M25531: Pain in right wrist
Also known as:
Dupuytren's Contracture
Connective Tissue Disorder
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Dupuytren contracture
Palmar fibromatosis
Viking disease
Hand contracture
ICD-10 Codes:
M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
Also known as:
Pain in Left Wrist
Pain
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Left Wrist Ache
Left Wrist Discomfort
Sore Left Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
M25532: Pain in left wrist
Also known as:
Brachial Plexus Injury
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brachial Plexus Lesion
Shoulder Nerve Damage
Arm Nerve Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
S143XXA: Injury of brachial plexus, initial encounter
Also known as:
Trigger Thumb
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
Thumb Tendonitis
Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
Also known as:
Other Surgical Aftercare
After Surgery
General post-operative care
Unspecified surgical recovery
Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
Local Skin Infection
Skin Infection
Skin bacterial infection
Subcutaneous tissue infection
Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Turker perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Turker 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. Turker. 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.
26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
Also known as:
Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
Tendon sheath injection
Ligament injection
Plantar fascia injection
Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
Short Arm Cast Application
Elbow to Finger Cast
Forearm Cast
Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
Joint Tap
Bursa Fluid Removal
Small Joint Injection
Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
25320: Capsulorrhaphy or reconstruction, wrist, open (eg, capsulodesis, ligament repair, tendon transfer or graft) (includes synovectomy, capsulotomy and open reduction) for carpal instability
Also known as:
Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
Tendon Graft (Forearm)
Flexor Tendon Transfer
Extensor Tendon Transfer
CPT Codes:
25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
Also known as:
Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
CPT Codes:
25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
Also known as:
Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
Hardware Removal Surgery
Buried Implant Extraction
Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
Ganglion cyst removal hand
Tendon sheath lesion excision
Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Also known as:
Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
Short Arm Splint Application
Forearm to hand splint
Static arm splint
Wrist and forearm splint
Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
Finger Bone Internal Fixation
Broken Finger Surgery
Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
Unstable finger fracture repair
Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
Also known as:
Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
Colles Fracture Treatment
Smith Fracture Treatment
Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
Hand Tendon Transfer
Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
Tendon Relocation in Hand
CPT Codes:
26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
Finger Tendon Repair
Flexor Tendon Repair
Digital Tendon Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
26356: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
Wrist Fracture Surgery
Radial Bone Fracture Repair
Distal Radius Fixation
CPT Codes:
25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
Also known as:
Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
Phalangeal fracture treatment
Broken finger treatment
Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
Wrist pain injection
Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Also known as:
Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
Hand Bone Fracture Care
Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement with Tendon Transfer
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Wrist Joint Reconstruction
Tendon Transfer for Hand Joint
CPT Codes:
25448: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Suspension, Including Transfer Or Transplant Of Tendon, With Interposition, When Performed
Also known as:
Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
Intramuscular Tumor Excision
Hand Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
Also known as:
Finger or Thumb Amputation
Digit Amputation
Finger Removal
Thumb Amputation Surgery
CPT Codes:
26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure
Also known as:
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Median Nerve Neuroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
Spinal Nerve Transection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
Spinal Nerve Avulsion
Extradural Nerve Cut
Nerve Root Sectioning
CPT Codes:
64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
Also known as:
Digital Nerve Repair (Hand or Foot)
Finger Nerve Repair
Toe Nerve Repair
Hand Nerve Suture
Foot Nerve Surgery
CPT Codes:
64831: Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; 1 nerve
Also known as:
First Stage of Nerve Transfer Surgery
Nerve Pedicle Graft (Stage 1)
Nerve Transfer Procedure (Initial)
Nerve Reconstruction (First Stage)
Peripheral Nerve Transfer
CPT Codes:
64905: Nerve pedicle transfer; first stage
Also known as:
Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Facial skin graft
Hand skin graft
Neck skin graft
Genital skin graft
CPT Codes:
15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Also known as:
Ingrown Toenail Removal
Nail Matrix Excision
Permanent Nail Removal
Deformed Nail Surgery
Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
Bone Wound Cleaning
Surgical Bone Debridement
Dead Bone Removal
Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Turker accept my insurance?
Dr. Turker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turker accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Turker in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Dr. Turker earned his medical degree at Istanbul University in Turkey.
What is Dr. Turker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Turker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417104977.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turker
What is Dr. Tolga Turker's specialty?
Dr. Turker is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Tucson, AZ.
An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Turker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tolga Turker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Turker is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Tolga Turker accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Tolga Turker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tolga Turker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Turker's office at (520) 694-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tolga Turker?
Please contact Dr. Turker's office at (520) 694-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tolga Turker have?
Dr. Tolga Turker is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Joseph Sheppard, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.