Douglas Turtzo, MD
NPI 1497754246 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pen Argyl, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Turtzo, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pen Argyl, PA (NPI 1497754246).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497754246
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD01104E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
386 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 289 | $85 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 57 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $121 |
| Stool Analysis for Blood to Screen for Colon Tumors82270 | 11 | $4 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$121 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 97 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 82 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 56 | 17 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 54 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 52 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 45 | 12 |
| Allopurinol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$131 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-14
- Last updated
- 2010-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Turtzo's NPI number?
- Douglas Turtzo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497754246, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Turtzo's specialty?
- Douglas Turtzo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Turtzo located?
- Douglas Turtzo's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 S Schanck Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072-1697.
- What is Douglas Turtzo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Turtzo is (610) 863-9059.
- Does Douglas Turtzo accept Medicare?
- Douglas Turtzo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Turtzo's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Turtzo's NPI (1497754246) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.