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DR. WALTER JOSEPH TURKOWSKI M.D.
NPI 1396749727
Internal Medicine in Topeka, KS

Active since June 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3351 SW INDIAN HILLS RD, TOPEKA, KS 66614(785) 246-6587(785) 246-6587 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Joseph Turkowski M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER JOSEPH TURKOWSKI M.D. (NPI 1396749727) is an individual internal medicine provider in Topeka, Kansas, licensed in Texas (K0224) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Central Texas, and maintains a secondary practice location in Council Bluffs.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396749727
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER JOSEPH TURKOWSKICredential: M.D.
Location Address3351 SW INDIAN HILLS RDTopeka, KS 66614-4652
Mailing Address3351 Sw Indian Hills RdTopeka, KS 66614-4652 · (785) 246-6587 · Fax (785) 246-6587
Phone(785) 246-6587
Fax(785) 246-6587
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1396749727 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K0224
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License MD-53389 (IA), K0224 (TX)
3351 SW INDIAN HILLS RD, Topeka, KS 66614
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1800 Mercy DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503-3128 · Phone (855) 524-4001 · Fax (712) 325-2499

Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidP000U81H4TX
OtherK0224TX · State License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and more.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. Walter Joseph Turkowski M.d. 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 ID4183722150
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070614000583, I20240905001210
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

28

Medicare enrollment records show Walter Turkowski reassigns Medicare billing to 28 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of Kansas, LLC
45 mi
Emergency Medicine
1823 COLLEGE AVE
Manhattan, KS 66502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831689934 (785) 776-3322
Eastern Kansas Emergency Physicians, LLC
55 mi
Emergency Medicine
8929 PARALLEL PKWY
Kansas City, KS 66112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 69 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003561598 (913) 596-4000
Emergency Medicine Services Of Mo, LLC
78 mi
Emergency Medicine
19600 E 39TH ST S
Independence, MO 64057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023715182 (816) 698-7000
Labette County Medical Center
120 mi
Family Medicine
1902 S US HIGHWAY 59
Parsons, KS 67357
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 155 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336133362 (620) 421-4880
Mercy Hospital Aurora
181 mi
Critical Access
500 PORTER AVE
Aurora, MO 65605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467543090 (417) 678-2122
Usacs Of Colorado Inc
241 mi
Emergency Medicine
3001 AVENUE A
Dodge City, KS 67801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447996301 (330) 994-4409
Trinity Regional Medical Center
255 mi
Emergency Medicine
802 KENYON RD
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 387 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073594156 (515) 573-3101
Waterloo Emergency Physicians, LLC
300 mi
Emergency Medicine
3421 W 9TH ST
Waterloo, IA 50702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 48 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649013038 (319) 272-8000
Southeast Health Center Of Stoddard County, LLC
331 mi
Rural Health
2002 KANELL BLVD
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 105 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780927871 (573) 727-9130
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas - Cypress PLLC
375 mi
Internal Medicine
504 LIPSCOMB ST
Bonham, TX 75418
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 48 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184458838 (903) 583-8585

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
228 services211 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
91 services87 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
87 services79 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
62 services55 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Adventhealth Central Texas

Acute Care Hospitals · Killeen, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450152
Location2201 S Clear Creek RoadKilleen, TX 76542 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 66614 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
$122.41 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.12 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Walter Turkowski's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Turkowski is 1396749727. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2005.

Where is Walter Turkowski located?

Walter Turkowski practices at 3351 SW Indian Hills Rd, Topeka, KS 66614. The listed phone number is (785) 246-6587.

What is Walter Turkowski's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Walter Turkowski enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Turkowski 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 Walter Turkowski's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Walter Turkowski reassigns Medicare benefits to 28 organizations: Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of Kansas, LLC (Manhattan, KS), Eastern Kansas Emergency Physicians, LLC (Kansas City, KS), Emergency Medicine Services Of Mo, LLC (Independence, MO), Labette County Medical Center (Parsons, KS), Mercy Hospital Aurora (Aurora, MO) and 23 more organizations, 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 Walter Turkowski's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Walter Turkowski accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Walter Turkowski 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.

Is Walter Turkowski affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Turkowski is affiliated with Adventhealth Central Texas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Turkowski was last updated on March 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.