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Dr. Samuel Murrell, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon

Memphis, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murrell, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Samuel Murrell, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Murrell graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at EMORY HEALTHCARE. Dr. Murrell is fluent in English and Swedish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murrell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murrell’s office at (901) 641-3000.

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

    • Residency: EMORY HEALTHCARE

    • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Murrell speak?

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

    • English
    • Swedish

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Murrell typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Murrell 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. Murrell. 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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Murrell typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Murrell 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. Murrell. 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:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Does Dr. Murrell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murrell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 641-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Murrell accept in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Murrell in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna Group

    • Employer Direct Healthcare

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Fox Everett

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Murrell's office located?

    Dr. Samuel Murrell's Primary Practice

    6286 Briarcrest Ave Ste 200

    Memphis, TN 38120

    (901) 641-3000

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    Dr. Samuel Murrell's Practice 2

    7580 Clarington Cv

    Southaven, MS 38671

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    Dr. Samuel Murrell's Practice 3

    7111 Southcrest Pkwy Ste 105

    Southaven, MS 38671

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

    Dr. Murrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053314096.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murrell?

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

    What is Dr. Samuel Murrell's specialty?

    Dr. Murrell is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Memphis, TN.

    What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?

    Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine.

    Is Dr. Samuel Murrell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Murrell is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General 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 Dr. Samuel Murrell accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Samuel Murrell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samuel Murrell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murrell's office at (901) 641-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Samuel Murrell?

    Please contact Dr. Murrell's office at (901) 641-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Murrell's office located?

    Dr. Murrell's offices are located in Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS.