Nicholas Turco, PA
NPI 1720563794 · Physician Assistant · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Turco, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1720563794).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720563794
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-14586 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
280 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 99 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 94 | $73 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 20 | $27 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 18 | $2 |
| Respiratory Infectious Agent Detection By Rna for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid 19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Upper Respiratory Specimen, Each Reported As Detected Or Not Detected0241U | 15 | $140 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 72 | 71 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 34 | 34 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 30 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 29 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 | 24 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 24 | 23 |
| Azithromycin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4050 N George Street ExtManchester, PA 17345-9347Phone: (717) 356-4370Fax: (717) 260-3316
- 2030 Thistle Hill DrSpring Grove, PA 17362-1159Phone: (717) 225-9869
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-09-26
- Last updated
- 2024-10-31
- Certified
- 2024-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Turco's NPI number?
- Nicholas Turco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720563794, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Turco's specialty?
- Nicholas Turco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Turco located?
- Nicholas Turco's practice location on file with NPPES is 7010 Nc Highway 751, Durham, NC 27707-5733.
- What is Nicholas Turco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Turco is (919) 313-3900.
- Does Nicholas Turco accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Turco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Turco's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Turco's NPI (1720563794) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.