Arthur Turko, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in South Portland, ME

Arthur Turko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in South Portland, Maine. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Plastic And Hand Surgical Associates and his current practice location is 244 Western Ave, South Portland, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 775-3446.

Arthur Turko is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 258213) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1013181007.

Contact Information

Arthur Turko, MD
244 Western Ave,
South Portland, ME 04106-2496
(207) 775-3446
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Physician's Profile

Full NameArthur Turko
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience16 Years
Location244 Western Ave, South Portland, Maine
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Arthur Turko attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013181007
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/22/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678731288
  • Enrollment ID: I20150929002208

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Arthur Turko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013181007NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0122XSurgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 258213 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Maine Medical CenterPortland, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Plastic And Hand Surgical Associates347654320815

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Arthur Turko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePlastic & Hand Surgical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679687594
PECOS PAC ID: 3476543208
Enrollment ID: O20040514000129

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Arthur Turko is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Arthur Turko, MD
244 Western Ave,
South Portland, ME 04106-2496

Ph: (207) 775-3446
Arthur Turko, MD
244 Western Ave,
South Portland, ME 04106-2496

Ph: (207) 775-3446

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