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Active NPI 1174527147 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Scott A Murphy , MD

Ophthalmology • Saint Joseph, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Scott Murphy, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 1999, Dr. Murphy delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5202 FARAON ST.

Dr. Murphy is affiliated with Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center, Inc. 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, 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

5202 Faraon St

Saint Joseph, MO 645063809

Telephone 8162332020
Fax 8162794662
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Saint Joseph, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs -6.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 33.0 Yrs
State Avg: 30.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Joseph, MO (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Murphy (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Saint Joseph Specialty Average (33.0 Years) 33.0 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
653 372 $93.63 $35.55
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
564 325 $1454.00 $462.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
523 517 $170.00 $112.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
386 372 $182.00 $117.71
92134 Imaging of retina
353 286 $67.91 $36.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
290 263 $67.65 $32.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
286 260 $123.00 $83.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
190 187 $92.00 $56.05
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
167 167 $870.75 $327.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
159 159 $270.00 $153.22
92285 Photography of content of eyes
113 111 $45.00 $19.76
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing
90 88 $72.00 $26.50
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
88 87 $123.00 $79.60
67028 Injection of drug into eye
75 12 $276.00 $102.10
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
63 41 $1795.00 $643.96
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid
52 52 $2868.00 $731.01
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
38 37 $42.00 $24.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
36 36 $209.00 $134.43
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
27 15 $1844.00 $575.47
11440 Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less
25 19 $197.00 $73.41
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
23 23 $990.26 $333.84
92250 Photography of the retina
19 18 $59.00 $33.22
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
18 17 $34.00 $9.77
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
17 13 $645.00 $181.15
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid
16 16 $2900.00 $807.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MO 2004011004

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
209178409 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center, Inc.

5202 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 645063840

Phone: 8162332020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 19, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 19, 2012

Registered at 5202 FARAON ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 645063809 (Tel: 8162332020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 19, 2012

Registered at 5202 FARAON ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 645063809 (Tel: 8162332020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 19, 2012

Recorded as SCOTT MURPHY, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 19, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #2004011004 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 08, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174527147
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 08, 2005
Last Update: July 19, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5202 Faraon St

Saint Joseph, MO 645063809

Phone: 8162332020

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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