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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murphy, Hospitalist in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Christopher Murphy, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Murphy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murphy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murphy’s office at (480) 301-8000.
What languages does Dr. Murphy speak?
Dr. Murphy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Murphy treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Murphy 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. Murphy. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Murphy perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Murphy may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Murphy's office.
Does Dr. Murphy accept my insurance?
Dr. Murphy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 301-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murphy accept in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Murphy in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Perfect Health Insurance Co
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Murphy's office located?
Dr. Christopher Murphy's Primary Practice
13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 301-8000
What is Dr. Murphy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murphy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194286815.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murphy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murphy
What is Dr. Christopher Murphy's specialty?
Dr. Murphy is a Hospitalist near Scottsdale, AZ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Murphy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Murphy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murphy is affiliated with Mayo Clinic 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Christopher Murphy accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Murphy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Murphy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Murphy's office at (480) 301-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Murphy?
Please contact Dr. Murphy's office at (480) 301-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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