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Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
Brown University, Alpert Medical School
Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones
25 Wells Street
Westerly, RI 02891

Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD is an urologist in Johnston, RI specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD is affiliated with CharterCare, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Yale New Haven Health, Northeast Medical Group (NEMG) and NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC.

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Office Locations

1524 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
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Northeast Medical Group (NEMG)

176 Toll Gate Road Suite 301
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 244-9090
(401) 244-9091
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Northeast Medical Group (NEMG)

25 Wells Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-3625
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Some issues Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

In The News 

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated as an urologist in Johnston, RI during 2016 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 16
lab tests 20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 11
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 43
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 47
Dementia 22
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated as an urologist in Johnston, RI during 2017 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 574
foreign body removal 12
hospital care 293
inpatient care 293
lab tests 337
laser treatment 22
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 22
minimally invasive procedures 134
stent placement (stenting) 68
urologic procedures 231

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD.

Gender
Male 345
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 378
Black 0
Hispanic 31
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 149
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 82
Less than 65 90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 39
Dementia 23
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated as an urologist in Johnston, RI during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 772
hospital care 219
inpatient care 219
lab tests 458
laser treatment 15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 15
minimally invasive procedures 87
stent placement (stenting) 39
urologic procedures 235

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD.

Gender
Male 410
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 461
Black 22
Hispanic 44
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 197
From 75 to 84 143
85 and over 81
Less than 65 130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 34
Dementia 19
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated as an urologist in Johnston, RI during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 379
hospital care 33
inpatient care 33
lab tests 116
minimally invasive procedures 21
urologic procedures 55

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD.

Gender
Male 144
Female 61
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 169
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 34
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 36
Dementia 20
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated as an urologist in Johnston, RI during 2020 were urologic procedures, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 344
lab tests 18
minimally invasive procedures 15
urologic procedures 58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 64
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 167
Black 0
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 28
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Dementia 15
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated as an urologist in Johnston, RI during 2021 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 324
hospital care 16
inpatient care 16
minimally invasive procedures 15
urologic procedures 43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD.

Gender
Male 139
Female 52
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 166
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 21
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 34
Dementia 12
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated as an urologist in Johnston, RI during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 185
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18
lab tests 121
minimally invasive procedures 13
urologic procedures 67

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD.

Gender
Male 101
Female 28
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 115
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 13
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated as an urologist in Johnston, RI during 2023 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 295
hospital care 15
inpatient care 15
lab tests 157
minimally invasive procedures 25
urologic procedures 104

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD.

Gender
Male 137
Female 45
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 161
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 73
85 and over 16
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Dementia 10
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated as an urologist in Johnston, RI were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 361
foreign body removal 12
hospital care 99
inpatient care 99
lab tests 175
laser treatment 18
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 18
minimally invasive procedures 44
stent placement (stenting) 53
urologic procedures 113

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD.

Gender
Male 181
Female 62
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 202
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 13
Other 2
Age
85 and over 34
75 to 84 72
Less than 65 38
65 to 74 96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Dementia 16
Cancer 19

Education & Training

Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. He completed residency at Rhode Island Hospital. He has a state license in Rhode Island.

Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School

Residency: Rhode Island Hospital

Licensed In: Rhode Island

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CharterCare
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Yale New Haven Health
Northeast Medical Group (NEMG)
NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Neighborhood Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Cigna, Blue California, ConnectiCare, Magellan Health Services, BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS (BEHAVIORAL), EVERNORTH (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY), OPTUM (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY) and VA COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Neighborhood Health Plan
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
MultiPlan
Tufts Health Plan
United Healthcare
Aetna
TRICARE
Oxford Health Plans
Medicare
Consumer Health Network
Medicaid
Cigna
Blue California
ConnectiCare
Magellan Health Services
BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS (BEHAVIORAL)
EVERNORTH (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY)
OPTUM (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY)
VA COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Anthony Turini III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
KARLSTORZ Endoscopy-America $10,000 Urology
$10,000
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $576 Da Vinci Surgical System
$576
Astellas Pharma US Inc $262 Myrbetriq
$155 		XTANDI
$51
$55
Boston Scientific Corporation $226 KIDNEY STONE DISEASE
$123 		Moses 550 D\F\L
$103
Coloplast Corp $178 ENDOUROLOGY
$130 		SPEEDICATH
$33 		CONTINENCE CARE
$16
Other $424 Urolift - UL400
$99 		XIAFLEX
$99 		ORGOVYX
$92 		Erleada
$75 		XTANDI
$29 		Other
$30
Types of Payments
Grant $10,000
Food and Beverage $1,067
Travel and Lodging $488
Education $112

Biography

Dr. George Turini specializes in urology (urinary tract disease) and practices in Johnston, RI, Warwick, RI, and Westerly, RI. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Turini include benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and kidney stones. He seems to be an in-network provider for Magellan Health Services, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Turini attended Brown University, Alpert Medical School and subsequently trained at Rhode Island Hospital for residency. Dr. Turini is affiliated with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, CharterCare, and Northeast Medical Group (NEMG). His practice in Warwick, RI is open to new patients as reported by Yale New Haven Health.

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