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Active NPI 1598734634 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Walter John Murrell , MD

Ophthalmology • Amarillo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Walter Murrell, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Amarillo, TX. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1981, Dr. Murrell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7411 WALLACE BLVD.

Dr. Murrell is affiliated with Panhandle Eye Group, Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient outpatient office visit, photography of content of eyes. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7411 Wallace Blvd

Amarillo, TX 791061835

Telephone 8063511177
Fax 8063551284
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tufts University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Amarillo, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +15.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 29.8 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Amarillo, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Murrell (45 Years) 45 Yrs
Amarillo Specialty Average (29.8 Years) 29.8 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
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit
2,395 17 $15.00 $6.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
767 479 $200.00 $86.85
92285 Photography of content of eyes
583 442 $125.00 $21.48
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
480 183 $60.00 $22.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
298 284 $300.00 $122.25
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
229 118 $240.00 $36.72
92250 Photography of the retina
179 172 $185.00 $34.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
171 101 $2500.00 $512.72
92025 Ct scan of cornea
123 120 $250.00 $30.96
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
85 57 $1070.00 $294.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
79 79 $260.00 $105.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
77 77 $400.00 $160.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
58 57 $210.00 $84.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
56 55 $205.00 $59.35
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
55 30 $252.27 $21.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
46 46 $160.00 $34.41
92134 Imaging of retina
43 43 $160.00 $35.17
67875 Temporary closure of eyelids by suture
36 34 $800.00 $45.14
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face
34 13 $549.26 $152.46
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
28 19 $2600.00 $686.97
67917 Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect
25 24 $1500.00 $421.80
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
25 25 $300.00 $115.37
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid
24 23 $2413.33 $667.73
11440 Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less
24 22 $325.00 $133.42
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid
18 18 $2250.00 $626.00
67800 Removal of eyelid growth
14 12 $320.00 $113.68
67840 Removal of eyelid growth
13 11 $675.00 $239.92
11441 Removal of growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth
13 13 $405.00 $158.80
67923 Repair of turning-inward eyelid defect
12 11 $1500.00 $405.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX G2561

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
114451103 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
88620J (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Panhandle Eye Group, Llp

7411 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 791061835

Phone: 8063511870

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1154384253

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1174591291

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1336118736

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1356310726

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1356310734

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

David Mitchell , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1487638128

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 06, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 06, 2013

Registered at 7411 WALLACE BLVD, AMARILLO, TX 791061835 (Tel: 8063511177)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 06, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 50720, AMARILLO, TX 791590720 (Tel: 8064670459)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 06, 2013

Recorded as WALTER MURRELL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 06, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #G2561 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598734634
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 14, 2006
Last Update: August 06, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 50720

Amarillo, TX 791590720

Phone: 8064670459

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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