Active NPI 1891753760 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Timothy J Murtha , MD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Timothy Murtha, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) in 1985, Dr. Murtha delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 JOSLIN PL.

Dr. Murtha maintains professional affiliations with Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc, Joslin Clinic Inc, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Joslin Pl
Joslin Diabetes Ctr

Boston, MA 022155306

Telephone 6177322552

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Joslin Clinic Inc Facility NPI 1528003621

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/new Bruns/pisc)

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

41 Yrs +21.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.9 Yrs

State Avg: 30.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

339 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

71.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Murtha (41 Years) 41 Yrs

Boston Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 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
92134 Imaging of retina	338	172	$104.84	$30.36
92134 Imaging of retina	291	163	$84.00	$26.18
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	246	194	$57.17	$17.30
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	245	239	$398.84	$139.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	224	182	$393.87	$139.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	156	130	$312.60	$98.60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	147	143	$256.00	$79.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	61	57	$228.54	$71.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	56	50	$142.89	$38.78
67028 Injection of drug into eye	49	18	$427.00	$102.47
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	49	43	$52.00	$17.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	40	$221.00	$69.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	33	$326.00	$102.17
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	37	36	$2177.59	$586.67
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	37	25	$170.00	$52.91
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	24	23	$301.75	$50.40
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	19	$278.00	$99.53
92250 Photography of the retina	18	17	$274.67	$41.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$481.00	$164.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	555	197	$62.61	$22.61
92134 Imaging of retina	335	186	$84.00	$26.73
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	333	330	$358.00	$142.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	229	204	$306.00	$139.50
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	189	172	$256.33	$81.86
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	147	86	$170.00	$54.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	121	100	$206.00	$99.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	54	48	$125.00	$39.90
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	54	51	$3396.00	$595.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	53	53	$136.00	$71.75
67028 Injection of drug into eye	52	20	$492.69	$112.31
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	30	27	$255.60	$47.77
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$429.00	$158.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$248.00	$101.75
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$218.00	$42.18
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$318.00	$101.29
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	11	11	$1587.00	$375.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	511	187	$63.11	$23.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	341	338	$358.00	$144.95
92134 Imaging of retina	270	160	$84.00	$27.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	252	230	$306.00	$142.21
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	169	146	$256.00	$83.44
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	104	69	$170.00	$55.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	81	$206.00	$101.05
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	65	35	$152.92	$30.69
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	42	42	$136.00	$72.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	37	36	$3396.00	$601.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	33	$125.00	$40.02
67028 Injection of drug into eye	33	12	$491.70	$107.85
92250 Photography of the retina	24	23	$218.00	$42.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$318.00	$104.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	426	165	$62.65	$23.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	350	350	$358.00	$146.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	199	173	$306.00	$146.59
92134 Imaging of retina	197	121	$85.12	$28.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	150	142	$255.16	$86.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	104	$206.00	$102.81
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	86	62	$169.84	$57.25
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	63	36	$159.49	$36.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	61	60	$136.00	$75.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	59	58	$125.00	$41.36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	46	44	$3396.00	$619.71
92250 Photography of the retina	21	19	$207.62	$43.29
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$429.00	$174.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	329	139	$63.45	$23.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	213	212	$358.00	$143.04
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	118	116	$263.00	$87.35
92134 Imaging of retina	100	76	$85.00	$28.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	78	$206.00	$83.54
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	80	76	$68.00	$17.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	64	$306.00	$121.95
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	65	64	$300.00	$122.46
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	47	27	$163.15	$40.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	43	36	$123.35	$66.49
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	40	31	$153.60	$57.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	32	$109.38	$35.79
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	31	28	$3396.00	$617.48
92250 Photography of the retina	25	21	$183.12	$42.47
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	11	11	$200.00	$84.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	421	325	$206.00	$82.07
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	378	377	$358.00	$141.90
92134 Imaging of retina	345	143	$73.55	$26.87
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	313	258	$123.50	$54.75
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	242	117	$63.00	$20.84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	207	202	$261.98	$86.72
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	164	135	$167.20	$57.39
92134 Imaging of retina	122	75	$85.65	$28.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	105	96	$136.00	$73.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	85	79	$125.00	$39.67
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	74	35	$153.30	$43.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	67	60	$3396.00	$677.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$306.00	$119.81
67028 Injection of drug into eye	45	13	$388.40	$117.80
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	41	37	$62.00	$42.39
92250 Photography of the retina	21	21	$218.00	$57.35
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	16	$1587.00	$375.28
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	16	16	$148.50	$52.28
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	15	$111.00	$78.13
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$312.36	$107.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	494	312	$84.91	$28.54
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	464	460	$299.19	$86.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	287	246	$175.93	$55.37
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	222	167	$140.01	$57.78
92134 Imaging of retina	220	159	$93.11	$28.59
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	126	126	$358.00	$140.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	93	$206.00	$80.74
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	72	71	$124.44	$54.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	69	68	$87.07	$30.43
67028 Injection of drug into eye	55	13	$339.05	$112.71
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	52	51	$3396.00	$673.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	43	41	$91.07	$24.68
92134 Imaging of retina	35	33	$125.00	$46.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	24	$136.00	$73.34
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	20	$123.05	$52.20
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$352.76	$108.19
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$62.00	$42.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$269.29	$84.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$125.00	$40.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	565	564	$265.24	$83.28
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	511	354	$89.98	$30.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	408	318	$160.61	$52.19
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	220	171	$137.26	$55.16
92134 Imaging of retina	192	139	$92.60	$26.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	91	87	$87.33	$29.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$341.00	$132.28
67028 Injection of drug into eye	55	14	$333.00	$105.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	48	47	$91.02	$23.58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	36	33	$3396.00	$612.17
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	31	31	$119.48	$49.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$277.37	$103.80
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	12	$236.00	$91.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 70595

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

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc

330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 022155400

Phone: 6176672000

Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc

330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 022155400

Phone: 6176677000

Joslin Clinic Inc

1 Joslin Pl, Boston, MA 022155306

Phone: 6173095708

Joslin Clinic Inc

1 Joslin Pl, Boston, MA 022155306

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Hasanain Shikari , MD, DNB

Ophthalmology

NPI 1407299217

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), DNB

Dr. Deborah Schlossman , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1730116856

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sakshi Shiromani , MD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1912710021

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Philip Silver , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1962518365

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 04, 2017

Registered at 1 JOSLIN PL, JOSLIN DIABETES CTR, BOSTON, MA 022155306 (Tel: 6177322552)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 04, 2017

Registered at 8 MARSTON LN, NATICK, MA 017605644 (Tel: 6177322552)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 04, 2017

Recorded as TIMOTHY MURTHA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 04, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #70595 in MA)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1 JOSLIN PL, JOSLIN DIABETES CTR, BOSTON, MA 022155306 (Tel: 6177322552)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 8 MARSTON LN, NATICK, MA 017605644 (Tel: 6177322552)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as TIMOTHY MURTHA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #70595 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891753760

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 02, 2006

Last Update: April 04, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8 Marston Ln

Natick, MA 017605644

Phone: 6177322552

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