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Dr. Michael Joseph Murray, MD

Sparks, NV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murray, Surgeon in Sparks, NV?

    Dr. Michael Joseph Murray, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sparks, NV with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Murray completed his residency at Medical College of Pennsylvania. Dr. Murray is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murray’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murray’s office at (775) 428-2633.

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

    • Residency: Medical College of Pennsylvania

    • Medical School: Hahnemann University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Murray board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Joseph Murray, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Murray speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Murray treat?

    As a Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Murray perform?

    As a Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
    • Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
    • Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Hiatal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Paraesophageal Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Hernia Fix
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 43282: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; with implantation of mesh
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49595: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, reducible
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
    • Esophageal distension test
    • Balloon provocation test
    • Esophageal pain study

    CPT Codes:

    • 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Esophageal pH Test
    • Esophageal pH Test
    • Bravo pH Test
    • Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
    • Acid Reflux Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Does Dr. Murray accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murray accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 428-2633 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Murray accept in Sparks, NV?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bath Iron Works

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Prominence Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Murray's office located?

    Dr. Michael Joseph Murray's Primary Practice

    2375 E Prater Way

    Sparks, NV 89434

    (775) 428-2633

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    Dr. Michael Joseph Murray's Practice 2

    1020 New River Pkwy Ste 200

    Fallon, NV 89406

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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 1699874123.

    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. Michael Joseph Murray's specialty?

    Dr. Murray is a Surgeon near Sparks, NV. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Murray to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Murray is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical 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 Michael Joseph Murray accepting new patients in Sparks, NV?

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

    Does Dr. Michael Joseph Murray offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murray's office at (775) 428-2633 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Joseph Murray?

    Please contact Dr. Murray's office at (775) 428-2633 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Joseph Murray have?

    Dr. Michael Joseph Murray is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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