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Dr. Michael Murphy, MD

Dr. Michael Murphy, MD

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murphy, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Michael Murphy, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Murphy completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Ophthalmology; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Ophthalmology; Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Murphy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murphy’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murphy’s office at (262) 434-5000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Murphy?

    Dr. Michael Murphy, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Murphy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery, Tear Duct Problems, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Milwaukee/WI 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 Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Ophthalmology; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Ophthalmology; Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi

    Is Dr. Murphy board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Murphy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    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 Dr. Murphy treat?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
    • Chalazion
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid
    • Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
    • Meibomian cyst
    • Eyelid cyst
    • Stye-like bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
    • H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
    • H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
    • Soft tissue mass
    • Non-malignant tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D210: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck

    What procedures does Dr. Murphy perform?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Chalazion Removal
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Entropion Repair with Suture
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair
    • Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Anesthesia
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Meibomian Cyst Removal
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Suture Entropion Correction
    • Inward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
    • Ptosis Repair
    • Blepharoptosis Correction
    • Chalazion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67921: Repair of entropion; suture
    • 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
    • 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing
    • Lacrimal Duct Probing
    • Tear Duct Irrigation
    • Unblocking Tear Duct

    CPT Codes:

    • 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Opening Procedure
    • Lacrimal Punctum Incision
    • Punctal Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Opening
    • Tear Duct Snip

    CPT Codes:

    • 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Skin Biopsy
    • Eyelid Biopsy
    • Lid Margin Biopsy
    • Eyelid Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Ectropion Repair
    • Ectropion Surgery
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Fix

    CPT Codes:

    • 67914: Repair of ectropion; suture

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Treatment
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal
    • Electrosurgery for Eyelashes

    CPT Codes:

    • 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Lip Lesion Removal
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Murphy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murphy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (262) 434-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Murphy 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Murphy's office located?

    Dr. Michael Murphy's Primary Practice

    1684 N Prospect Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53202

    (262) 434-5000

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    Dr. Michael Murphy's Practice 2

    17280 W North Ave Ste 100

    Brookfield, WI 53045

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    Dr. Michael Murphy's Practice 3

    36500 Aurora Dr

    Summit, WI 53066

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    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 1205893880.

    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 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Milwaukee, WI. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Murphy to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Murphy is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, ProHealth Waukesha Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

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    Is Michael Murphy accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

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

    Does Dr. Michael Murphy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murphy's office at (262) 434-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Murphy?

    Please contact Dr. Murphy's office at (262) 434-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Murphy have?

    Dr. Michael Murphy is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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