Dexter Turnquest, M.D

NPI: 1720081938

Dexter Turnquest, M.D

Q: What is Dexter Turnquest's NPI number?

Dexter Turnquest's NPI number is 1720081938, a unique 10-digit identifier issued by CMS.

Q: What does Dexter Turnquest specialize in?

Dexter Turnquest specializes in General Surgery, taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: Where does Dexter Turnquest practice?

Dexter Turnquest practices in Houston, TX 77090-2617.

Q: When was Dexter Turnquest's NPI issued?

Dexter Turnquest's NPI was issued on May 23, 2005.

Q: What is Dexter Turnquest's provider type?

Dexter Turnquest is an Individual Provider under CMS NPI Type 1.

ActiveIndividual ProviderGeneral Surgery

NPI issued: May 23, 2005

Quick Facts

NPI Number

1720081938

TypeIndividual

StatusActive

SpecialtyGeneral Surgery

Taxonomy208600000X — General Surgery

Phone

(281) 444-8090

StateTX

NPI Validation Status: Verified

✅Valid 10-digit NPI number (1720081938)

✅Active status confirmed

✅Verified by CMS NPPES Registry

✅HIPAA compliant identifier

✅Enumeration date on file (May 23, 2005)

Data source: CMS NPPES

Provider Overview

DEXTER TURNQUEST, M.D is a General Surgery provider based in Houston, TX who has been registered with CMS since 2005. This NPI is currently Active under CMS NPPES registry.

Provider Details

NPI Number1720081938

Provider TypeIndividual Provider

GenderMale

CredentialM.D

StatusActive

Enumeration DateMay 23, 2005

Practice Location

CityHouston

StateTX

ZIP Code77090-2617

Phone(281) 444-8090

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary

SpecialtyGeneral Surgery

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License StateTX

Mailing Address

CityHouston

StateTX

ZIP Code77090-2617

Phone(281) 444-8090

Same as practice location

How to Use This NPI

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