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Dr. James Murtha

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murtha, Neurologist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. James Murtha is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Murtha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murtha’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murtha’s office at (414) 805-0505.

    What languages does Dr. Murtha speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Murtha treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Murtha 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. Murtha. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Other Migraine Types
    • Chronic Migraine with Aura
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Common Migraine
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Sick Headache
    • Vascular Headache
    • Hemicrania
    • Uncommon migraine
    • Atypical migraine
    • Complex migraine
    • Persistent migraine with aura
    • Daily classic migraine
    • Transformed migraine with aura

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43901: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43919: Migraine, unspecified, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43E09: Chronic migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43001: Migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Tension Headache
    • New Daily Persistent Headache
    • Chronic Post-Traumatic Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache
    • Chronic daily headache
    • Stress headache
    • Muscle contraction headache
    • NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
    • Long-term Headache after Injury
    • Persistent Concussion Headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified
    • G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
    • G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
    • G44329: Chronic post-traumatic headache, not intractable

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Skin Problems from Radiation
    • Radiation Exposure
    • Skin Condition
    • Radiation dermatitis
    • Radiation skin reaction
    • Radiation-induced skin changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

    What procedures does Dr. Murtha perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Murtha 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. Murtha. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Murtha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murtha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-0505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Murtha accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Murtha in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Affinity Health System

    • BEST Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Payment System (HPS)

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Murtha's office located?

    Dr. James Murtha's Primary Practice

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-0505

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    Dr. James Murtha's Practice 2

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    What is Dr. Murtha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Murtha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881128767.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murtha?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murtha

    What is Dr. James Murtha's specialty?

    Dr. Murtha is a Neurologist near Milwaukee, WI.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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

    Yes, Dr. Murtha is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital 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 James Murtha accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

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

    Does Dr. James Murtha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murtha's office at (414) 805-0505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Murtha?

    Please contact Dr. Murtha's office at (414) 805-0505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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