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Mark Layne Turk, O.D. practises optometry in Boaz, AL. Mark is a 1997 graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry. Mark is also listed as specialising in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Mark cared for 486 Medicare patients across 541 services.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Turk?
Dr. Turk is an optometry in Boaz, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Turk's address?
Dr. Turk is listed at 2378 US HIGHWAY 431, Boaz, AL 35957. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Turk?
The number on file is (256) 593-4141. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Turk's NPI number?
Dr. Turk's National Provider Identifier is 1689645764. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Turk train?
Dr. Turk attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Turk been practising?
Dr. Turk has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Turk perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Turk provides treatments such as photography of the retina and evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (256) 593-4141
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2378 US HIGHWAY 431
Boaz, AL 35957
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
541 services · 486 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
128 |
| Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92284 |
46 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
36 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
34 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
16 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
144 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
77 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
38 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
22 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 2
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Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
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Class of 1997 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
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Also performs Photography of the retina 8
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