CRAIG S. TURNER, SR. MD – NPI #1598738049
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

CRAIG TURNER, SR. is a physician located in MONROE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598738049 to CRAIG TURNER, SR. on February 07, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his former name CRAIG SCOTT TURNER, SR.. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 12, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CRAIG TURNER, SR. below.

NPI Profile for
CRAIG S. TURNER, SR.

NPI Number
1598738049
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CRAIG S. TURNER, SR.
Former Name: CRAIG SCOTT TURNER, SR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
516 LINCOLN ROAD
MONROE, LA 71203
Phone: (318) 343-6487 Fax: (318) 343-7884
Mailing address
PO BOX 14656
MONROE, LA 71207
Phone: (318) 343-6487 Fax: (318) 343-7884
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 12, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CRAIG TURNER, SR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidLA1302091
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 LA 015507
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 LA 015507

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1979
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CRAIG TURNER, SR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      503 MCMILLAN ROAD
      WEST MONROE, LA 71291
    • MOREHOUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL
      323 W WALNUT
      BASTROP, LA 71220
  • NURSING HOME
    • CHERRY RIDGE
      5980 CHERRY RIDGE RD
      BASTROP, LA 71220
    • LAGNIAPPE HEALTHCARE
      1408 SUMMERLIN LANE
      BASTROP, LA 71220
    • LEGRAND HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
      650 HOLT STREET
      BASTROP, LA 71220
    • RIDGECREST COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
      1616 WELLERMAN ROAD
      WEST MONROE, LA 71291

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