Independent US Healthcare Provider Directory & Public Medical Database
Deactivated NPI 1629213848 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Ralph Elijah Murray , OD

Optometrist • Bronx, NY

⚠️

Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Ralph Murray has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date December 03, 2008
NPI Deactivation Date May 04, 2016
Total Practice Duration ~15 Years of Practice (2001 – 2016)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ralph Murray, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Bronx, NY. Throughout an active medical career spanning 15 years, Dr. Murray provided care at the practice location at 390 E FORDHAM RD until profile deactivation on 2016-05-04.

Dr. Murray was affiliated with Eye Care Center Inc and did not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included exam of visual field with extended testing, photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

390 E Fordham Rd

Bronx, NY 104585005

Telephone 7186602020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eyecare Advantage, Inc. Facility NPI 1265739007

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bronx, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +11.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
184 Specialists

Practicing in Bronx, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Murray (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Bronx Specialty Average (13.2 Years) 13.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
30 29 $238.27 $67.51
92250 Photography of the retina
22 21 $150.00 $36.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
21 20 $250.00 $139.23
92025 Ct scan of cornea
20 20 $200.00 $35.87
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
18 18 $200.00 $38.75
68040 Removal of scarring of lining of eyelid due to infection
16 16 $387.50 $98.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
13 11 $200.00 $98.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-13
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY TUV007123-1

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Care Center Inc

102 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112063334

Phone: 7184060478

Secondary Practice Locations

102 Graham Ave

Brooklyn, NY 112063334

Phone: 7185048660

334 9th St

Brooklyn, NY 112158129

Phone: 7185048660

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1770758252

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
🔄
NPI Profile Reactivated June 23, 2016

Record officially reactivated for active practice on June 23, 2016

📍
Updated Practice Location June 23, 2016

Registered at 390 E FORDHAM RD, BRONX, NY 104585005 (Tel: 7186602020)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 23, 2016

Registered at 390 E FORDHAM RD, BRONX, NY 104585005 (Tel: 7186602020)

👤
Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 23, 2016

Recorded as RALPH MURRAY, O.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 23, 2016

Optometrist (License #TUV007123-1 in NY)

⚠️
NPI Profile Deactivated May 04, 2016

Record deactivated on May 04, 2016

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 03, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews
No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Ralph Murray. Be the first to share your experience!

Sign in to leave a review for Dr. Ralph Murray

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629213848
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 03, 2008
Last Update: October 13, 2020
Deactivation Date: May 04, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

390 E Fordham Rd

Bronx, NY 104585005

Phone: 7186602020

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

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.