Dr. Clifford Turk, M.D.
Anesthesiology
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
7 locations
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
420 34th St, Bakersfield, California, 93301
(661) 327-1792
Adventist Health Bakersfield
2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93301
(661) 395-3000
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
420 34th St, Bakersfield, California, 93301
(661) 327-1792
South Valley Pathology Associates
420 34th St, Bakersfield, California, 93301
(661) 327-4647
Anesthesia Associates Of Topeka Pa
823 Sw Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66606
(785) 235-3451
Pinnacle Emergency Physicians Of Bakersfield, A Professional Corp
420 34th St, Bakersfield, California, 93301
(661) 327-4647
About Dr. Clifford Turk
Clifford Turk, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Bakersfield, CA.
Specialty Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
24
Years Experience
7
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
AnesthesiologyCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2002
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | A94827 | Anesthesiology |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Clifford Turk
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Clifford Turk is an established anesthesiology provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Other in 2002. Dr. currently practices across 7 facilities, including Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, California. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083635486, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Clifford Turk as a lower-volume anesthesiology provider, treating approximately 106 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 114 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Clifford Turk received $37 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$37
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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Anesthesiology Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 93301
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Clifford Turk
What does Dr. Clifford Turk specialize in?
Dr. Clifford Turk specializes in Anesthesiology.
Where does Dr. Clifford Turk practice?
Dr. Clifford Turk practices at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, California. Dr. is also affiliated with 6 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Dr. Clifford Turk accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Clifford Turk accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 106 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Clifford Turk's NPI number?
Dr. Clifford Turk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083635486. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Clifford Turk been practicing?
Dr. Clifford Turk has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2002.