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DR. KATHLEEN MAURA MURPHY
NPI 1508961103
Optometrist in Cambridge, MA

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
50 PROSPECT ST. C/O CUSTOM-EYES, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139(617) 349-3937(617) 349-0074 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Dr. Kathleen Maura Murphy NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KATHLEEN MAURA MURPHY (NPI 1508961103) is an individual optometrist in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (MA3872) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508961103
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHLEEN MAURA MURPHY
Location Address50 PROSPECT ST. C/O CUSTOM-EYESCambridge, MA 02139
Mailing Address50 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139-2401 · (617) 349-3937
Phone(617) 349-3937
Fax(617) 349-0074
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 2010
✔ NPI 1508961103 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · MA3872
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
50 PROSPECT ST. C/O CUSTOM-EYES, Cambridge, MA 02139
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Kathleen Maura Murphy O.d.

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PINW1724303MA
Medicare UPINU61901MA
Other1508961103MA · Npi

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kathleen Maura Murphy is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID840185666
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040219000413
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
20 services20 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02139 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kathleen Murphy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Murphy is 1508961103. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Kathleen Maura Murphy O.D..

Where is Kathleen Murphy located?

Kathleen Murphy practices at 50 Prospect St. C/O Custom-Eyes, Cambridge, MA 02139. The listed phone number is (617) 349-3937.

What is Kathleen Murphy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kathleen Murphy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen Murphy is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kathleen Murphy accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Kathleen Murphy as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathleen Murphy was last updated on March 29, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.