David Turbay, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
David Turbay is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in El Paso, TX with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 35 years in internal medicine, David Turbay, M.D. is a long-established cardiologist in El Paso. With 35+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the El Paso area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5301 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905-2805
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
383
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
1,690
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
17,975
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.98M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$35.7k received from industry
209 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
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 David Turbay's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 15, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With David Turbay
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Turbay for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to El Paso 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 David Turbay
Dr. Turbay is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in El Paso, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (915) 855-7600.
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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Contact David Turbay
Practice Location
5301 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905-2805
Mailing Address
5301 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905-2805
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