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Dr. Ryan Turkington, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Pasadena, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Turkington, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Pasadena, TX?

    Dr. Ryan Turkington, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Turkington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turkington’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turkington’s office at (225) 757-4142.

    What languages does Dr. Turkington speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Turkington typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Turkington 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. Turkington. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Turkington typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Turkington may include:

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

    Does Dr. Turkington accept my insurance?

    Dr. Turkington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 757-4142 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Turkington accept in Pasadena, TX?

    Dr. Turkington in Pasadena, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Texas

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Turkington's office located?

    Dr. Ryan Turkington's Primary Practice

    4500 E Sam Houston Pkwy S

    Pasadena, TX 77505

    (225) 757-4142

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    Dr. Ryan Turkington's Practice 2

    3515 Rayford Rd

    Spring, TX 77386

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    Dr. Ryan Turkington's Practice 3

    2801 Franciscan Dr

    Bryan, TX 77802

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    What is Dr. Turkington's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Turkington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417335795.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turkington?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turkington

    What is Dr. Ryan Turkington's specialty?

    Dr. Turkington is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Pasadena, TX.

    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 Dr. Ryan Turkington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Turkington is affiliated with St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, John Sealy Hospital, Galveston 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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. Ryan Turkington accepting new patients in Pasadena, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Ryan Turkington is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ryan Turkington offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Turkington's office at (225) 757-4142 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ryan Turkington?

    Please contact Dr. Turkington's office at (225) 757-4142 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Turkington's office located?

    Dr. Turkington's offices are located in Pasadena, TX, Spring, TX, and Bryan, TX.