Quick answers
- Does Penny S. Turtel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Penny S. Turtel 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 Penny S. Turtel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 533 Original Medicare patients and 1,032 services for Penny S. Turtel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Penny S. Turtel's NPI number?
- 1609847730. 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 Penny S. Turtel, 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 | 533 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,032 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)477 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)143 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)113 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)62 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)58 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety28%
- Osteoporosis28%
Hospitals where Penny S. Turtel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Penny S. Turtel 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.
- Centrastate Medical CenterFreehold, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310111
- Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310073
- Monmouth Medical CenterLong Branch, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310075
- Ocean Medical CenterBrick, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310052
- Riverview Medical CenterRed Bank, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310034
Practice locations
Addresses where Penny S. Turtel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1640 Route 88 W 202, Atlantic Coast Gastroenterology AssocBrick, NJ 08724 (732) 458‑8300
- 1945 Route 33, Ackerman 4Neptune, NJ 07753 (732) 776‑4949
- 223 Monmouth RdWest Long Branch, NJ 07764
- 300 2nd AveLong Branch, NJ 07740
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Penny S. Turtel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC1,922 clinicians in the group
- Allied Digestive Health LLC286 clinicians in the group
- Barnabas Health Medical Group, PC262 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Brick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brick, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609847730 |
| 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