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Dr. Howard Murray, MD

West Monroe, LA

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    Who is Dr. Murray, Pulmonologist in West Monroe, LA?

    Dr. Howard Murray, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in West Monroe, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Murray graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at McLaren-Flint Program. Dr. Murray is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murray’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murray’s office at (318) 251-8316.

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

    • Residency: McLaren-Flint Program

    • Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Murray speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Murray treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, 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:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
    • Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Gram-Negative Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection from Gram-Negative Bacteria
    • Hospital-acquired Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J156: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis
    • Sarcoid
    • Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Does Dr. Murray accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murray accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 251-8316 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Murray accept in West Monroe, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Murray's office located?

    Dr. Howard Murray's Primary Practice

    206 Bell Ln Ste C

    West Monroe, LA 71291

    (318) 251-8316

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    Dr. Howard Murray's Practice 2

    1401 Ezelle St

    Ruston, LA 71270

    (318) 251-8316

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    Dr. Howard Murray's Practice 3

    503 McMillan Rd

    West Monroe, LA 71291

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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 1972633303.

    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. Howard Murray's specialty?

    Dr. Murray is a Pulmonologist near West Monroe, LA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Murray to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Murray is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hsa Glenwood, Llc, Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Howard Murray accepting new patients in West Monroe, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Howard Murray offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murray's office at (318) 251-8316 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Murray?

    Please contact Dr. Murray's office at (318) 251-8316 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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