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Who is Dr. Murtaugh, Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Bryan Murtaugh, MD is a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Murtaugh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murtaugh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murtaugh’s office at (202) 416-2000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Murtaugh?
Dr. Bryan Murtaugh, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Murtaugh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Concussion, Exercise Prescription, Joint and Soft Tissue Injections, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Non-Operative Orthopedics, Orthobiologic Injections, Orthobiologic Treatments, Primary Care Sports Medicine, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), Spinal Rehabilitation, Ultrasound Guided Procedures, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bethesda/MD community, Dr. Murtaugh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Murtaugh board certified as a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bryan Murtaugh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Murtaugh speak?
Dr. Murtaugh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Murtaugh treat?
As a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Murtaugh 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. Murtaugh. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
What procedures does Dr. Murtaugh perform?
As a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Murtaugh 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. Murtaugh. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Sacroiliac nerve block
- Steroid injection for SI joint pain
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64451: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; nerves innervating the sacroiliac joint, with image guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or computed tomography)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Suprascapular Nerve Block
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Suprascapular Nerve Injection
- Pain Relief Injection for Shoulder Nerve
- Shoulder Pain Nerve Block
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64418: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; suprascapular nerve
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Knee Nerve Pain Injection
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Genicular Nerve Block
- Knee Pain Steroid Injection
- Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Hip Tendon Release
- Hip Tenotomy
- Hip Abductor Release
- Hip Extensor Release
CPT Codes:
- 27006: Tenotomy, abductors and/or extensor(s) of hip, open (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Tendon Release
- Shoulder Tenotomy
- Tendon Lengthening (Shoulder)
- Shoulder Tendon Cutting
- Rotator Cuff Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 23405: Tenotomy, shoulder area; single tendon
Does Dr. Murtaugh accept my insurance?
Dr. Murtaugh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 416-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murtaugh accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Murtaugh in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Murtaugh's office located?
Dr. Bryan Murtaugh also offers virtual visits
Dr. Bryan Murtaugh's Primary Practice
6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600
Bethesda, MD 20817
(202) 416-2000
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bryan Murtaugh?
Dr. Murtaugh has appointments available at his Bethesda, MD office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Murtaugh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murtaugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891941043.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murtaugh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murtaugh
What is Dr. Bryan Murtaugh's specialty?
Dr. Murtaugh is a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist near Bethesda, MD. A physician specializing in Sports Medicine is dedicated to the ongoing care that enhances health and fitness while preventing injury and illness. This specialist possesses extensive knowledge and experience in promoting wellness and preventing injuries through various fields of medicine, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, and injury assessment. The primary goal of a Sports Medicine specialist is to improve healthcare outcomes for individuals engaged in physical exercise. Contact Dr. Murtaugh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bryan Murtaugh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murtaugh is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Bryan Murtaugh accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. Bryan Murtaugh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bryan Murtaugh offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Murtaugh, or call (202) 416-2000 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Bryan Murtaugh?
Yes, Dr. Murtaugh offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Murtaugh, or call (202) 416-2000 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bryan Murtaugh have?
Dr. Bryan Murtaugh is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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