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Neurosurgeon
Dr. Dennis Alan Turner
Dr. Dennis A. Turner
Last updated: May 23, 2013

Dr. Dennis A. Turner

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 46 years
  • Graduated from: Indiana University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1975
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1659331817

Dr. Dennis A. Turner MA, MD

Neurosurgeon

He is located at Room 4530, Duke South Blue Zone, Box 3807 Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC 27710. Can help patients with the following: Cervical Radiculopathy, Esophageal Cancer, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Stenosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659331817. Appointment can be made via the phone number (919) 684-6706. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Dennis Alan Turner, being an neurosurgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Dennis A. Turner.

  • Achalasia
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Damage
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Brain Lesions
  • Cancer
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cerebral Aneurysm
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Colon Cancer
  • Concussion
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Neck Pain
  • Pancreatitis
  • Paralysis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Nerve Tumors
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri
  • Quadriplegia
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylosis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Dennis A. Turner

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Dennis A. Turner as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter of North Carolina

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 29 plans from Ambetter of North Carolina
Ambetter of North Carolina plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Dennis A. Turner is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Dennis A. Turner is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Neurosurgery .

Bills through: Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Medtronic $6320
Imris $500
LDR Medical $399

Other

Travel and Lodging $2985
Food and Beverage $2682
Consulting $2043

Studies

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1975

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Duke Health Center of Clayton
95 Springbrook Avenue
Clayton, 27520 NC
(910) 550-6133

Affiliated hospitals

DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD
DURHAM, 27710 NC
(919) 684-8111

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Dr. Varnell D. McDonald-Fletcher
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  • Address: DUMC 3624 Durham, 27710, NC
Dr. Nicole Calakos
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: Duke University Medical Center Greenspace Durham, 27710, NC

Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Dennis Alan Turner treat?

Dr. Dennis Alan Turner provides treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy, Esophageal Cancer, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Stenosis. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Dennis Alan Turner have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Dennis Alan Turner is affiliated with Duke Health Center of Clayton.

Where can you meet with Dr. Dennis Alan Turner?

Dr. Dennis Alan Turner's office is located at Room 4530, Duke South Blue Zone, Box 3807 Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC 27710.

Does Dr. Dennis Alan Turner accept patients with Ambetter of North Carolina?

Yes, Dr. Dennis Alan Turner is listed in-network for Ambetter of North Carolina through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Dennis Alan Turner affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Dennis Alan Turner is affiliated with DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.