DR. MERSE E. TURNQUEST MD
NPI 1033379094
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Apopka, FL

Active since June 12, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
225 E 7TH ST, APOPKA, FL 32703(407) 905-8827(407) 886-4282 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2023, Mar 13, 2020, Jun 14, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Merse E. Turnquest Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MERSE E. TURNQUEST MD (NPI 1033379094) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Apopka, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME129492) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033379094
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MERSE E. TURNQUESTCredential: MD
Location Address225 E 7TH STApopka, FL 32703-5327
Mailing Address110 S Woodland StWinter Garden, FL 34787-3546 · (407) 905-8998 · Fax (407) 905-8998
Fax(407) 886-4282
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1033379094 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME129492
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
225 E 7TH ST, Apopka, FL 32703

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Merse E. Turnquest Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9537290564
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161004002232
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Merse Turnquest reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Primary Care
225 E 7TH ST
Apopka, FL 32703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 126 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
130 RIDGE CENTER DR
Davenport, FL 33837
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 165 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 AVENUE F NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 683 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
303 N CLYDE MORRIS BLVD
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 786 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4030 W BOY SCOUT BLVD STE 800
Tampa, FL 33607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Womens Care Florida LLC
  • 679 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4030 W BOY SCOUT BLVD STE 800
Tampa, FL 33607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 619 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32703 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
225 E 7TH ST
APOPKA, FL 32703
Physician Assistant
225 E 7TH ST
APOPKA, FL 32703
Obstetrics & Gynecology
225 E 7TH ST
APOPKA, FL 32703
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
225 E 7TH ST
APOPKA, FL 32703
Nurse Practitioner
225 E 7TH ST
APOPKA, FL 32703
Obstetrics & Gynecology
225 E 7TH ST
APOPKA, FL 32703
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
225 E 7TH ST
APOPKA, FL 32703
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
225 E 7TH ST
APOPKA, FL 32703

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Merse Turnquest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merse Turnquest is 1033379094. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2008.

Where is Merse Turnquest located?

Merse Turnquest practices at 225 E 7th St, Apopka, FL 32703. The listed phone number is (407) 905-8827.

What is Merse Turnquest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Merse Turnquest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merse Turnquest is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Merse Turnquest's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Merse Turnquest reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Community Health Centers, Inc (Apopka, FL), Central Florida Health Care, Inc. (Davenport, FL), Ob Hospitalist Group LLC (Winter Haven, FL), Halifax Healthcare Systems Inc (Daytona Beach, FL), Women's Care Florida LLC (Tampa, FL) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Merse Turnquest's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Merse Turnquest accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Merse Turnquest as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merse Turnquest was last updated on October 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.