Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Turk, Otolaryngologist in Valparaiso, IN?
Where did Dr. Turk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Hospital, Otolaryngology | Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Is Dr. Turk board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. James Turk, DO is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Turk speak?
Dr. Turk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Estonian
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Turk typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Turk 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. Turk. 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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted Earwax
- Excessive Earwax
- Earwax Impaction
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6120: Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Nerve hearing loss
- Inner ear hearing loss
- Permanent hearing loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ringing in Ears
- Tinnitus
- Ear Ringing
- Head Noise
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Turk typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Turk 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. Turk. 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:
- Simple Nosebleed Treatment
- Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nosebleed Cautery
- Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
- Stop Nosebleed Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Turk accept my insurance?
Dr. Turk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 531-0355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turk accept in Valparaiso, IN?
Dr. Turk in Valparaiso, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AMN Healthcare
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Turk's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Turk affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Turk has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Turk's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Turk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982608436.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turk