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Ophthalmology

Joseph R. Turner, MD

Works at hospitals in Mobile, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Joseph R. Turner, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1302 US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL 36526. Phone: (251) 410-9000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph R. Turner had 708 Original Medicare patients and 2,364 services. NPI 1366603631. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1302 US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL 36526 · Directions
  • Phone: (251) 410‑9000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
  • Group practice: Premier Health Management Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph R. Turner, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joseph R. Turner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph R. Turner accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Joseph R. Turner see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 708 Original Medicare patients and 2,364 services for Joseph R. Turner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph R. Turner's NPI number?
1366603631. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Joseph R. Turner, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients708
Services billed to Medicare2,364
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)365 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)315 services
  3. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)308 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)287 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)285 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%

Hospitals where Joseph R. Turner works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph R. Turner at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph R. Turner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph R. Turner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Premier Health Management Inc56 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Premier Health Management Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366603631
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians