Dr. Melinda Lee Turner

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Melinda Lee Turner, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Springfield, Tennessee. She attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2005, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Northcrest Medical Center. Dr. Melinda Lee Turner also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Tennessee Emergency Medical Association, Llp. Dr. Melinda Lee Turner accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (615) 384-1536 to request Dr. Melinda Lee Turner the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 100 Northcrest Dr
Northcrest Medical Center Emergency Department
Springfield, TN 37172-3927

Phone 1: (615) 384-1536


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Melinda Lee Turner
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5991833626
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 20 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Melinda Lee Turner attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1669590584
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Melinda Lee Turner

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Melinda Lee Turner has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 20 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Tennessee Emergency Medical Association, Llp


Practice Locations

100 Northcrest Dr
Northcrest Medical Center Emergency Department
Springfield, TN 37172-3927

Phone: (615) 384-1536
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, August 29, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, October 3, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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