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Dr. John Turnbull, MD

Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Anesthesiologist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Turnbull, Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. John Turnbull, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Turnbull is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turnbull’s office.

    Is Dr. Turnbull board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Turnbull, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Turnbull speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Turnbull typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Turnbull 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. Turnbull. 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:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Turnbull typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Turnbull 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. Turnbull. 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:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Turnbull accept my insurance?

    Dr. Turnbull accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Turnbull accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Turnbull in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Managed Care of America

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Turnbull's office located?

    Ucsf Medical Science Building

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    What hospitals are Dr. Turnbull affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Turnbull has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Turnbull's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154505774.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turnbull?

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

    What is Dr. John Turnbull's specialty?

    Dr. Turnbull is an Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. John Turnbull affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Turnbull is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Dr. John Turnbull accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Turnbull is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Turnbull offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Turnbull's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Turnbull?

    Please contact Dr. Turnbull's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Turnbull's office located?

    Dr. Turnbull's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Turnbull have?

    Dr. John Turnbull is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.