Who is Dr. Turner, Pediatric Pulmonologist in Birmingham, AL?
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 Pediatric Pulmonologist like Dr. Turner typically treat?
As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, 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:
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Bronchial Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy
- BPD in Newborns
- Baby Lung Development Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- P271: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal period
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Pulmonologist like Dr. Turner typically perform?
As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Turner 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. 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:
- 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Turner accept my insurance?
Dr. Turner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 638-9583 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turner accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Turner in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Turner's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Turner affiliated with?
Dr. Turner has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1427376649.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turner