25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murray, Neurosurgeon in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Richard Murray, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Murray is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murray’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murray’s office at (703) 248-0111.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Murray?
Dr. Richard Murray, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Murray empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Complex Cranial Surgery, Microsurgery, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Skull Base Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Arlington, VA community, Dr. Murray is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Murray speak?
Dr. Murray and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Murray typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Murray diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Murray. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Murray typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Murray performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Murray. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
- CSF Shunt Adjustment
- Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
- Brain Shunt Reprogramming
CPT Codes:
- 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt
Does Dr. Murray accept my insurance?
Dr. Murray accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 248-0111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murray accept in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Murray in Arlington, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Murray's office located?
Dr. Richard Murray also offers virtual visits
Dr. Richard Murray's Primary Practice
1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 445
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 248-0111
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Murray?
Dr. Murray has appointments available at his Arlington, VA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Murray's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356515738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murray?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murray
What is Dr. Richard Murray's specialty?
Dr. Murray is a Neurosurgeon near Arlington, VA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Richard Murray affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murray is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Reston Hospital Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Richard Murray accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Murray is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Murray offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Murray, or call (703) 248-0111 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Murray?
Yes, Dr. Murray offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Murray, or call (703) 248-0111 for more information.
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