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Active NPI 1558653014 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Thomas Murphy , MD

Ophthalmology • Hamden, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Murphy, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Hamden, CT. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2011, Dr. Murphy delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2880 OLD DIXWELL AVE.

Dr. Murphy maintains professional affiliations with Connecticut Eye Physicians Pc, Scarsdale Ophthalmology Associates Pllc, Cornell Scott Hill Health Corporation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, ct scan of cornea. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2880 Old Dixwell Ave

Hamden, CT 065183144

Telephone 2032486365
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Wisconsin

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Hamden, CT

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -7.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.1 Yrs
State Avg: 31.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
15 Specialists

Practicing in Hamden, CT (363 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
79.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Murphy (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Hamden Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
295 176 $145.19 $43.57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
261 153 $3443.52 $558.07
92025 Ct scan of cornea
239 159 $283.83 $39.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
214 188 $228.34 $142.87
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
211 201 $95.43 $30.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
143 133 $285.22 $37.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
142 120 $224.82 $69.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
141 117 $168.55 $93.11
92134 Imaging of retina
123 89 $183.61 $40.67
92250 Photography of the retina
79 76 $274.05 $40.61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
66 64 $265.80 $132.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
59 58 $372.12 $187.54
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
38 23 $4840.21 $717.02
67028 Injection of drug into eye
37 14 $235.14 $100.05
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
36 30 $2211.11 $404.88
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow
33 19 $2127.27 $927.91
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
31 31 $96.45 $12.10
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye
27 16 $3666.70 $411.34
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
26 13 $90.00 $68.27
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
25 16 $1998.00 $286.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
20 19 $178.50 $102.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-11-03
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CT 55952

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NY 274543

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kwiat Eye And Laser Surgery Pllc

100 Holland Circle Dr, Amsterdam, NY 120107551

Phone: 5188423800

Cornell Scott Hill Health Corporation

428 Columbus Ave, New Haven, CT 065191233

Phone: 2035033228

Connecticut Eye Physicians Pc

535 Saybrook Rd, Middletown, CT 064574743

Phone: 8603479377

Kayvan Keyhani Md Pc

3535 Hill Blvd, Yorktown Heights, NY 105981209

Phone: 9142453303

Scarsdale Ophthalmology Associates Pllc

700 White Plains Rd, Scarsdale, NY 105835013

Phone: 9147255400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

12 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 20, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 20, 2016

Registered at 2880 OLD DIXWELL AVE, HAMDEN, CT 065183144 (Tel: 2032486365)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 20, 2016

Registered at 2880 OLD DIXWELL AVE, HAMDEN, CT 065183144 (Tel: 2032486365)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 20, 2016

Recorded as JAMES MURPHY, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 20, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #55952 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 03, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558653014
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 03, 2011
Last Update: November 03, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2880 Old Dixwell Ave

Hamden, CT 065183144

Phone: 2032486365

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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