Dr. Michael Murphy

Gramercy, LA

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Who is Dr. Murphy, Physiatrist in Gramercy, LA?

Dr. Michael Murphy is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Gramercy, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Murphy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murphy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murphy’s office at (504) 885-9121.

What languages does Dr. Murphy speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Murphy typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, 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:

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

ICD-10 Codes:

M25562: Pain in left knee
M25561: Pain in right knee

Also known as:

Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Backache

ICD-10 Codes:

M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Left Shoulder Pain
Right Shoulder Pain
Pain
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Sore Left Shoulder
Left Shoulder Ache
Left Shoulder Discomfort
Sore Right Shoulder
Right Shoulder Ache
Right Shoulder Discomfort

ICD-10 Codes:

M25512: Pain in left shoulder
M25511: Pain in right shoulder

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:

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

ICD-10 Codes:

M542: Cervicalgia

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Murphy typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murphy may include:

Please contact Dr. Murphy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Murphy accept my insurance?

Dr. Murphy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 885-9121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Murphy accept in Gramercy, LA?

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

Top Insurances

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Murphy's office located?

Dr. Michael Murphy's Primary Practice

1729 Deroche Cir

Gramercy, LA 70052

(504) 885-9121

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3939 Houma Blvd Ste 17

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What is Dr. Murphy's NPI number?A 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 1710981253.

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 Physiatrist near Gramercy, LA.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

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

No, Dr. Murphy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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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