Forrest Murphy, MD
NPI 1265444541 · Ophthalmology Physician · Palm Desert, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Forrest Murphy, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Palm Desert, CA (NPI 1265444541).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265444541
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44773 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
10 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
74 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $140 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 16 | $44 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 14 | $589 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 11 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $44–$589 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 849 | 604 |
| Latanoprost | 708 | 232 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 669 | 470 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 632 | 455 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 318 | 103 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 314 | 101 |
| Timolol Maleate | 173 | 69 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,233 across 55 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (9)
- 12442 Limonite Ave Unit 203Eastvale, CA 91752-2467Phone: (951) 821-5188
- 81767 Doctor Carreon Blvd Ste 101Indio, CA 92201-5598Phone: (760) 396-3600
- 73950 Alessandro Dr Ste 5Palm Desert, CA 92260-3637Phone: (760) 568-3334
- 9170 Haven Ave Ste 102Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-5416Phone: (909) 440-1014
- 1845 W Redlands Blvd Ste 101Redlands, CA 92373-3125Phone: (909) 363-1450
- 6900 Brockton Ave Ste 203Riverside, CA 92506-3818Phone: (951) 682-4353
- 6377 Riverside Ave Ste 170Riverside, CA 92506-3155Phone: (951) 777-2210
- 399 E Highland Ave Ste 401San Bernardino, CA 92404-3862Phone: (909) 327-3118
- 494 N Mountain AveUpland, CA 91786-5178Phone: (909) 552-7200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-13
- Last updated
- 2026-01-21
- Certified
- 2026-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Forrest Murphy's NPI number?
- Forrest Murphy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265444541, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Forrest Murphy's specialty?
- Forrest Murphy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Forrest Murphy located?
- Forrest Murphy's practice location on file with NPPES is 44139 Monterey Ave Ste a, Palm Desert, CA 92260-8700.
- What is Forrest Murphy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Forrest Murphy is (760) 469-5195.
- Does Forrest Murphy accept Medicare?
- Forrest Murphy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Forrest Murphy's NPI active?
- Yes — Forrest Murphy's NPI (1265444541) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.