Joseph Turchen, FNP-C, ENP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in The Woodlands, TX

Joseph Turchen, FNP-C, ENP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in The Woodlands, Texas. He graduated from nursing school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Houston Carenow Urgent Care Pllc and his current practice location is 17600 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (936) 267-5000.

Joseph Turchen is licensed to practice in Texas (license number AP122808) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1770829236.

Contact Information

Joseph Turchen, FNP-C, ENP-C
17600 Interstate 45 S,
The Woodlands, TX 77384-5148
(936) 267-5000
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Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph Turchen
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience12 Years
Location17600 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph Turchen graduated from nursing school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770829236
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/02/2013
  • Last Update Date: 06/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749406502
  • Enrollment ID: I20160420002577

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Turchen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770829236NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family AP122808 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Houston Carenow Urgent Care Pllc701229195889

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joseph Turchen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHouston Carenow Urgent Care Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093251860
PECOS PAC ID: 7012291958
Enrollment ID: O20170221001969

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joseph Turchen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph Turchen, FNP-C, ENP-C
17600 Interstate 45 S,
The Woodlands, TX 77384-5148

Ph: (936) 267-5000
Joseph Turchen, FNP-C, ENP-C
17600 Interstate 45 S,
The Woodlands, TX 77384-5148

Ph: (936) 267-5000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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