Active NPI 1235100678 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William W Turton , MD

Surgery • Columbus, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Turton, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Columbus, GA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Turton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2737 WARM SPRINGS RD STE A.

Dr. Turton maintains professional affiliations with Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc, Wellstar Medical Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2737 Warm Springs Rd Ste A

Columbus, GA 319045328

Telephone 7066602950

Fax 7066602975

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Simmons & Crosse Urology, P.c. Facility NPI 1659431914

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Columbus, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +15.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.2 Yrs

State Avg: 26.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

31 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, GA (1046 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Turton (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Columbus Specialty Average (22.2 Years) 22.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	28	16	$75.00	$44.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$263.00	$116.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	30	$253.00	$86.73
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	37	18	$78.00	$21.26
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	32	15	$135.00	$37.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	14	$370.00	$125.03
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$901.00	$118.04
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	12	$249.00	$69.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$468.00	$132.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	12	$122.71	$39.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	17	$163.74	$70.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	18	$255.79	$101.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	30	$215.00	$101.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	26	$147.00	$71.08
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	13	$76.00	$38.75
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	24	24	$410.00	$179.43
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	24	22	$420.00	$125.79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	22	18	$288.00	$128.02
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	16	16	$223.00	$84.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	41	41	$410.00	$199.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	30	$147.00	$67.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	26	$215.00	$98.64
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	34	29	$291.59	$139.11
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	30	29	$223.00	$83.71
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	29	17	$76.00	$38.43
83014 Administration of drug for helicobacter pylori	28	28	$22.00	$9.51
83013 Breath test analysis for helicobacter pylori	28	28	$185.00	$81.50
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	27	25	$420.00	$115.54
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	18	15	$141.00	$71.19
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$397.00	$198.39
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$270.00	$133.87
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	11	11	$249.55	$115.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	34	$207.32	$98.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	35	$138.12	$63.62
83013 Breath test analysis for helicobacter pylori	26	26	$166.15	$87.77
83014 Administration of drug for helicobacter pylori	26	26	$27.38	$10.24
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	22	$721.65	$108.06
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$408.89	$196.72
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	18	18	$3406.50	$1101.59
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	17	$285.18	$137.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$316.33	$147.71
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	12	$650.00	$86.28
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	13	12	$236.38	$80.20
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$442.23	$196.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$294.18	$132.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-07-27

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 33729

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SC 17825

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL 29586

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

120139 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

000539591L (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Kennesaw, GA 301527742

Phone: 7704248222

Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc

367 Clear Creek Pkwy, Lavonia, GA 305534173

Phone: 7063567800

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

601 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 302244213

Phone: 7702282721

Secondary Practice Locations

301 Medical Drive, Ste. 506

Lagrange, GA 302404144

Phone: 7068807320

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

5 Associated Practitioners

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Anna Goldman

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Dr. Malcolm Goodchild , MD

Surgery - Trauma Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 27, 2020

Registered at 2737 WARM SPRINGS RD STE A, COLUMBUS, GA 319045328 (Tel: 7066602950)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 117337, ATLANTA, GA 303687337 (Tel: 7708012500)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 27, 2020

Surgery (License #17825 in SC)

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Updated Practice Location October 29, 2019

Registered at 300 MEDICAL DR STE 707, LAGRANGE, GA 30240 (Tel: 7068807320)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 29, 2019

Registered at 300 MEDICAL DR STE 707, LAGRANGE, GA 302404130 (Tel: 7068807320)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 26, 2019

Surgery (License #29586 in AL)

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NPI Profile Active August 31, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 31, 2012

Registered at 301 MEDICAL DRIVE, STE. 506, LAGRANGE, GA 302404144 (Tel: 7068807320)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2012

Registered at 301 MEDICAL DRIVE, STE. 506, LAGRANGE, GA 302404144 (Tel: 7068807320)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 31, 2012

Recorded as WILLIAM TURTON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 31, 2012

Surgery (License #33729 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235100678

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 01, 2006

Last Update: July 27, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 117337

Atlanta, GA 303687337

Phone: 7708012500

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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