Lance Turkish, M.D.
NPI 1881626497 · Ophthalmology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lance Turkish, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1881626497).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881626497
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 013948 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,590 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 | 404 | $84 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 301 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 227 | $119 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 213 | $23 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 139 | $14 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 91 | $57 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Brimonidine Tartratebrand: Alphagan P | 108 | 22 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 49 | 12 |
| Latanoprost | 37 | 11 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 37 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 34 | 11 |
| Timolol Maleate | 32 | — |
| Brinzolamide | 27 | — |
| Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$88 across 4 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
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2017-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lance Turkish's NPI number?
- Lance Turkish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881626497, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lance Turkish's specialty?
- Lance Turkish is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lance Turkish located?
- Lance Turkish's practice location on file with NPPES is 3434 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115-3532.
- What is Lance Turkish's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lance Turkish is (504) 897-7989.
- Does Lance Turkish accept Medicare?
- Lance Turkish is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lance Turkish's NPI active?
- Yes — Lance Turkish's NPI (1881626497) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.