Dr James Eric Turk, DO - Medicare Otolaryngology in Valparaiso, IN

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Dr James Eric Turk, DO is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Valparaiso, Indiana. He went to Chicago College Of Osteopathy and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Allergy Asthma Care P.c. and his current practice location is 2802 Leonard Dr, Valparaiso, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 531-0355.

Dr James Eric Turk is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 02001525) 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 1982608436.

Contact Information

Dr James Eric Turk, DO
2802 Leonard Dr,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-7136
(219) 531-0355
(219) 531-2855

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Eric Turk
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience41 Years
Location2802 Leonard Dr, Valparaiso, Indiana
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:
  • Dr James Eric Turk attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathy in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982608436
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/15/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597733758
  • Enrollment ID: I20060329000761

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Eric Turk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982608436NPI-NPPES
200001620BMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 02001525 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Allergy Asthma Care P.c.56987790807

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. Dr James Eric Turk allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAllergy Asthma Care P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265440390
PECOS PAC ID: 5698779080
Enrollment ID: O20060825000279
Entity NamePorter Physician Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508075680
PECOS PAC ID: 1850482407
Enrollment ID: O20070810000409

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. Dr James Eric Turk 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
Dr James Eric Turk, DO
2022 Kelle Dr,
Chesterton, IN 46304-8708

Ph: (219) 364-3616		Dr James Eric Turk, DO
2802 Leonard Dr,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-7136

Ph: (219) 531-0355

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Valparaiso, IN

George A Melnik, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2802 Leonard Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-531-0355    Fax: 219-531-2855
Michael J Keenan, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2802 Leonard Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-531-0355    Fax: 219-531-2855

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