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- 490 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
About Dr. Murphy
Based in Tucson, AZ, Alma I. Murphy, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Alma graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1979. According to Medicare claims data, Alma cared for 1,415 Medicare patients across 1,527 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1669476644 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (520) 323-1313
- Email not available
Practice Locations
490 N ALVERNON WAY
Tucson, AZ 85711
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,527 services · 1,415 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
75 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
103 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
730 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
133 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
120 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
102 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
71 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
57 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Tucson 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Alma I. Murphy?
Alma I. Murphy is an eye doctor in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Alma I. Murphy's address?
Alma I. Murphy is listed at 490 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Alma I. Murphy?
The number on file is (520) 323-1313. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Alma I. Murphy's NPI number?
Alma I. Murphy's National Provider Identifier is 1669476644. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alma I. Murphy train?
Alma I. Murphy attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alma I. Murphy been practicing?
Alma I. Murphy has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Alma I. Murphy perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Alma I. Murphy performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alma I. Murphy confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alma I. Murphy. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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