ARTHUR TURKO MD – NPI #1013181007
Surgery

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

ARTHUR TURKO is a surgeon located in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1013181007 to ARTHUR TURKO on April 22, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2086S0122X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Feb 28, 2017. 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 ARTHUR TURKO below.

NPI Profile for
ARTHUR TURKO

NPI Number
1013181007
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ARTHUR TURKO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
244 WESTERN AVE
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106-2496
Phone: (207) 775-3446 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
2086S0122X
- Surgery / Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Primary)		 MA 258213

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
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2008
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
ARTHUR TURKO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
      22 BRAMHALL ST
      PORTLAND, ME 04102
    • NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL
      144 STATE STREET
      PORTLAND, ME 04101

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