RHETT B. MURRAY MD – NPI #1740281880
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

RHETT MURRAY is a neurological surgeon located in HUNTSVILLE, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740281880 to RHETT MURRAY on August 10, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Jul 26, 2016. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RHETT MURRAY below.

NPI Profile for
RHETT B. MURRAY

NPI Number
1740281880
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RHETT B. MURRAY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
201 GOVERNORS DRIVE 1ST FLOOR
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801-4317
Phone: (256) 533-1600 Fax: (256) 539-0856
Mailing address
PO BOX 2705
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35804-2705
Phone: (256) 533-1600 Fax: (256) 539-0856
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RHETT MURRAY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDAL000089605
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 AL 13417

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1986
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RHETT MURRAY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL - DECATUR CAMPUS
      1201 7TH STREET SE
      DECATUR, AL 35601
    • HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL
      1300 SOUTH MONTGOMERY AVENUE
      SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
    • HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
      101 SIVLEY RD
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
    • LINCOLN MEDICAL CENTER
      106 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
      FAYETTEVILLE, TN 37334
    • MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS
      2505 U S HIGHWAY 431 NORTH
      BOAZ, AL 35957

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