Quick answers
- Does Vickie Turnbough accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vickie Turnbough 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 Vickie Turnbough see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 279 Original Medicare patients and 2,718 services for Vickie Turnbough. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vickie Turnbough's NPI number?
- 1508883612. 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 Vickie Turnbough, 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 patients | 279 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,718 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)301 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)276 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)190 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)188 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)148 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Diabetes40%
- Anxiety39%
Hospitals where Vickie Turnbough works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vickie Turnbough 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.
- Starr Regional Medical Center AthensAthens, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440068
- Sweetwater Hospital AssociationSweetwater, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440084
Practice locations
Addresses where Vickie Turnbough is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 711 Cook Dr, Suite 200Athens, TN 37303 (423) 746‑0122
- 719 Cook DrAthens, TN 37303
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vickie Turnbough as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Athens Physicians Practice LLC31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Athens
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Athens, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Athens Physicians Practice LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508883612 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians