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Unclaimed ProfileAbout MURPHY
Based in Watseka, IL, James J. Murphy, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. James graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1998. James is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 257 Medicare patients across 348 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (815) 432-7722
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 E FAIRMAN AVE
Watseka, IL 60970
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
348 services · 257 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
16 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
59 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
31 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
25 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
24 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
16 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
89 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
30 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
27 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
18 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Murphy's specialty?
Dr. Murphy is an orthopedic surgeon in Watseka, IL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Murphy?
Dr. Murphy is listed at 200 E FAIRMAN AVE, Watseka, IL 60970. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Murphy?
The number on file is (815) 432-7722. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Murphy's NPI number?
Dr. Murphy's National Provider Identifier is 1336183854. 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
What is Dr. Murphy's medical education?
Dr. Murphy attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Murphy been practicing?
Dr. Murphy has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Murphy known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Murphy performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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