Penny S Turtel, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Penny S Turtel is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Oakhurst, NJ with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 40 years in internal medicine, Penny S Turtel, MD is a long-established gastroenterologist in Oakhurst. A Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University graduate since 1986, she brings 40+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.45/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1907 Highway 35 Suite 1, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-2765
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in New Jersey on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202397.45/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
522
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
405
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,524
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $343k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$493 received from industry
26 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Penny S Turtel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 1986)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Penny S Turtel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Penny S Turtel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oakhurst 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 Penny S Turtel
NPI records show Dr. Turtel as active with telehealth listed in Oakhurst, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 517-0060.
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 Penny S Turtel
Practice Location
1907 Highway 35 Suite 1, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-2765
Mailing Address
1907 Highway 35 Suite 1, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-2765
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