Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Dexter Turnquest, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1720081938
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
17070 Red Oak Dr, Ste 507
Houston, TX 770902617
(281) 444-8090
fax (281) 444-8195
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 27, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #H9485
- Medicaid
- TX #122263002
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720081938. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
112
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$13,922
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 34 | 27 | $90 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 29 | 29 | $168 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 25 | 25 | $114 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 24 | 17 | $130 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 79 peers in Houston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$10,744
Transactions
32
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethicon INC. | 3 | $7,382.32 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 15 | $1,527.45 | |
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 8 | $1,105.43 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 4 | $699.86 | |
| Conmed Corporation | 1 | $22.44 | |
| Endogastric Solutions, INC | 1 | $6.28 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
385
Patients
326
Total drug cost
$36,319
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 76 | 74 | $686 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 42 | 41 | $258 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 38 | 36 | $103 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 37 | 33 | $2,580 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 35 | 29 | $575 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 34 | 33 | $782 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | Generic | 32 | 32 | $2,739 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 25 | 25 | $34 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 24 | 23 | $186 |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $5,044 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Dexter Turnquest's medical specialty?
Dr. Dexter Turnquest practices Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Dexter Turnquest practice?
Dr. Dexter Turnquest practices at 17070 Red Oak Dr, Houston, TX 770902617. Office phone: 2814448090.
What is Dr. Dexter Turnquest's NPI?
Dr. Dexter Turnquest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720081938, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dexter Turnquest accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dexter Turnquest accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dexter Turnquest commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.