JOEL T. MUIRHEAD M. D. – NPI #1669475620
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

JOEL MUIRHEAD is an ophthalmologist located in LONGVIEW, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669475620 to JOEL MUIRHEAD on May 24, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 28, 2025. 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 JOEL MUIRHEAD below.

NPI Profile for
JOEL T. MUIRHEAD

NPI Number
1669475620
Enumeration Date

(more than 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOEL T. MUIRHEAD
Credentials
M. D.
Primary location
2394 H G MOSLEY PKWY
LONGVIEW, TX 75604-3661
Phone: (903) 539-9520 Fax: (903) 234-0775
3 Other location(s):
1240 S Palestine St
Athens, TX 75751-3619
Phone: (903) 526-0444
3355 Earl Campbell Pkwy
Tyler, TX 75701-8435
Phone: (903) 526-0444
3415 Golden Rd
Tyler, TX 75701-8355
Phone: (903) 526-0444
Mailing address
3355 EARL CAMPBELL PKWY
TYLER, TX 75701-8435
Phone: (903) 526-0444 Fax: (903) 595-6650
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 28, 2025

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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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 TX L7061

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993
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
JOEL MUIRHEAD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER
      700 E MARSHALL AVE
      LONGVIEW, TX 75601

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