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Dr. Douglas Murken , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Douglas Murken, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Murken delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Murken is affiliated with West Virginia University Medical Corporation and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 7175316597
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Hershey, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -11.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.8 Yrs
State Avg: 25.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (126 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
11.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Murken (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Hershey Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
44 39 $148.00 $65.43
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
43 23 $202.00 $78.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
32 32 $293.00 $127.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
23 19 $214.00 $94.19
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
18 18 $459.00 $172.49
45330 Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
15 12 $180.00 $53.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-13
Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License PA MD454046

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MT202462

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

West Virginia University Medical Corporation

1 Medical Ctr Dr, Morgantown, WV 265061200

Phone: 3045984865

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Amanda Ford

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003359480
Jacqueline Punako , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003788118

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. David Weiss , DO

Anesthesiology

NPI 1013478064

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Isabella Sciacca Coppola , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine

NPI 1033868971

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1033969076

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Timothy Parkinson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1043093628

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 13, 2026

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175316597)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 13, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 858, MC A410, HERSHEY, PA 17033 (Tel: 8002431455)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 13, 2026

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #MD454046 in PA)

NPI Profile Active June 13, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 13, 2012

Registered at 3400 SPRUCE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191044206 (Tel: 2156626156)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 13, 2012

Registered at 3400 SPRUCE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191044206 (Tel: 2156626156)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 13, 2012

Recorded as DOUGLAS MURKEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 13, 2012

Surgery (License #MT202462 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790047876
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 13, 2012
Last Update: April 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 858, Mc A410

Hershey, PA 17033

Phone: 8002431455

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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