Atac Turkay, M.D.

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Atac Turkay is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Monaca, PA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(724) 773-1928Monaca, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Atac Turkay, M.D. practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in Monaca, PA. He has been in practice for 42+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 159 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in Monaca42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2388dNPPES updated 2019-11-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

79 Wagner Rd, Monaca, PA 15061-2337

Fax: (724) 770-7924
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

77.51/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

78.7%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

105

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

203

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

893

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.14M

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$115 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Atac Turkay's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Atac Turkay

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Atac Turkay for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Monaca required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Atac Turkay

Dr. Turkay is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Monaca, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (724) 773-1928.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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