28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murrah, Thoracic Surgeon in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Charles Murrah, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tallahassee, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Murrah completed his residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Thoracic Surgery; Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, General Surgery. He is a member of the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, STF PRIV/SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTH ATLANTIC CARDIOVASCULAR SOCIETY, and Emory Healthcare Network Physician. Dr. Murrah is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murrah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murrah’s office at (850) 878-6164.
Where did Dr. Murrah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA | Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Thoracic Surgery; Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, General Surgery | University Of Al Hospital | University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals | Orlando Regional Medical Center
Is Dr. Murrah board certified in Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Charles Murrah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery since 2003, American Board of Surgery since 2001
What languages does Dr. Murrah speak?
Dr. Murrah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Murrah treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Murrah 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. Murrah. 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:
- Unstable Angina
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Respiratory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Lung surgery aftercare
- Breathing system recovery
- Respiratory post-op care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48813: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the respiratory system
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Fluid Around the Heart
- Pericardial Disorder
- Pericardial Effusion
- Fluid in Pericardium
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)
Also known as:
- Loss of Part of Lung
- Lung Disease
- Partial Lung Removal
- Lung Resection
- Missing Lung Segment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z902: Acquired absence of lung [part of]
Also known as:
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Ascending Aorta
- Weakened Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aorta Dilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
What procedures does Dr. Murrah perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Murrah 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. Murrah. 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:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart bypass surgery
- CABG surgery
- Arterial bypass graft
CPT Codes:
- 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Open Heart Bypass
- CABG surgery
- Heart bypass with vein grafts
- Coronary revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Open Heart)
- LAA Exclusion Surgery
- Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
- Open Heart LAA Closure
CPT Codes:
- 33268: Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, performed at the time of other sternotomy or thoracotomy procedure(s), any method (eg, excision, isolation via stapling, oversewing, ligation, plication, clip) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
- Endoscopy
- Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
- Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
- Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
- Vein Harvesting for CABG
CPT Codes:
- 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Murrah accept my insurance?
Dr. Murrah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 878-6164 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murrah accept in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Murrah in Tallahassee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Murrah's office located?
Dr. Charles Murrah's Primary Practice
1405 Centerville Rd Ste 5000
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 878-6164
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
Member
STF PRIV/SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER
Member
SOUTH ATLANTIC CARDIOVASCULAR SOCIETY
Member
Emory Healthcare Network Physician
Member
What is Dr. Murrah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murrah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942253430.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murrah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murrah
What is Dr. Charles Murrah's specialty?
Dr. Murrah is a Thoracic Surgeon near Tallahassee, FL. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Murrah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Murrah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murrah is affiliated with Emory University 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
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Is Charles Murrah accepting new patients in Tallahassee, FL?
Yes, Dr. Charles Murrah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Murrah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Murrah's office at (850) 878-6164 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Murrah?
Please contact Dr. Murrah's office at (850) 878-6164 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Murrah have?
Dr. Charles Murrah is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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