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Dr. Michael Murphy, MD

Dr. Michael Murphy, MD

San Ramon, CA

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murphy, Otolaryngologist in San Ramon, CA?

    Dr. Michael Murphy, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Ramon, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Murphy graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology. Dr. Murphy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murphy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murphy’s office at (925) 242-0647.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Murphy?

    Dr. Michael Murphy, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Murphy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Ramon, CA community, Dr. Murphy is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology | University of Washington, Dept of Radiation Oncology | University of Washington, Dept of Radiation Oncology

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Murphy speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Murphy typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Murphy typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Murphy 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Voice and Resonance Analysis
    • Voice Disorder Evaluation
    • Speech Resonance Assessment
    • Vocal Quality Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Endoscopy
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • FEES Test
    • Swallowing Endoscopy
    • Video Swallowing Study
    • Dysphagia Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
    • Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
    • Vocal Cord Exam
    • Throat Scope with Strobe Light
    • Voice Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Does Dr. Murphy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murphy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 242-0647 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Murphy accept in San Ramon, CA?

    Dr. Murphy in San Ramon, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Murphy's office located?

    Dr. Michael Murphy also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Michael Murphy's Primary Practice

    2305 Camino Ramon Ste 200

    San Ramon, CA 94583

    (925) 242-0647

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    Dr. Michael Murphy's Practice 2

    1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 210

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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    Dr. Michael Murphy's Practice 3

    2623 Shadelands Dr Ste 1

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael Murphy?

    Dr. Murphy has appointments available at his San Ramon, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    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 1013964410.

    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. Michael Murphy's specialty?

    Dr. Murphy is a Otolaryngologist near San Ramon, CA.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders.

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

    Yes, Dr. Murphy is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 Murphy accepting new patients in San Ramon, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Michael Murphy offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Murphy, or call (925) 242-0647 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Murphy?

    Yes, Dr. Murphy offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Murphy, or call (925) 242-0647 for more information.

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