Walter Murrell, M.D.
NPI 1598734634 · Ophthalmology Physician · Amarillo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Murrell, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Amarillo, TX (NPI 1598734634).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598734634
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G2561 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,595 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 767 | $87 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 583 | $21 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 480 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 298 | $122 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 229 | $37 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 179 | $35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Timolol Maleate | 152 | 42 |
| Latanoprost | 133 | 40 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 64 | 18 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 45 | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartratebrand: Alphagan P | 25 | — |
| Levobunolol Hcl | 21 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 21 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$251 across 9 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2013-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Murrell's NPI number?
- Walter Murrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598734634, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Murrell's specialty?
- Walter Murrell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Murrell located?
- Walter Murrell's practice location on file with NPPES is 7411 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106-1835.
- What is Walter Murrell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Murrell is (806) 351-1177.
- Does Walter Murrell accept Medicare?
- Walter Murrell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Murrell's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Murrell's NPI (1598734634) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.