Penny Turtel, MD
NPI 1609847730 · Gastroenterology Physician · Oakhurst, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Penny Turtel, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Oakhurst, NJ (NPI 1609847730).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609847730
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BT3359052 (NJ)
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
972 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 477 | $135 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 143 | $257 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 113 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 62 | $97 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 58 | $62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 303 | 78 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 292 | 78 |
| Famotidine | 180 | 58 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 132 | 119 |
| Omeprazole | 112 | 43 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 46 | 12 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$493 across 26 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
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2016-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Penny Turtel's NPI number?
- Penny Turtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609847730, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Penny Turtel's specialty?
- Penny Turtel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Penny Turtel located?
- Penny Turtel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1907 Highway 35, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-2765.
- What is Penny Turtel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Penny Turtel is (732) 517-0060.
- Does Penny Turtel accept Medicare?
- Penny Turtel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Penny Turtel's NPI active?
- Yes — Penny Turtel's NPI (1609847730) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.