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Dr. James Murray, MD

Dr. James Murray, MD

Santa Monica, CA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murray, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. James Murray, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years. Dr. Murray graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Family Practice Cambridge Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Murray is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murray’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murray’s office at (310) 319-4700.

    Where did Dr. Murray go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Family Practice Cambridge Hosp, Internal Medicine | University Of California-Los Angeles | UCLA | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt | University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington

    What languages does Dr. Murray speak?

    Dr. Murray and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Murray typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Murray typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Murray may include:

    Please contact Dr. Murray's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Murray accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murray accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 319-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Murray accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Murray in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Murray's office located?

    Dr. James Murray's Primary Practice

    1920 Colorado Ave

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 319-4700

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    Dr. James Murray's Practice 2

    1260 15th St Ste 1501

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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    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 1659307452.

    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. James Murray's specialty?

    Dr. Murray is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. James Murray affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Murray is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Murray accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Murray is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Murray offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murray's office at (310) 319-4700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Murray?

    Please contact Dr. Murray's office at (310) 319-4700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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