DR. CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE MURPHY MD
NPI 1659727519
Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine in Little Rock, AR

Active since May 10, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 686-8000(501) 526-5148 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2025, Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Christopher Marlowe Murphy Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE MURPHY MD (NPI 1659727519) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-19870) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659727519
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE MURPHYCredential: MD
Location Address4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
Mailing Address4301 W Markham St # 783Little Rock, AR 72205-7101 · (501) 686-8000 · Fax (501) 526-5148
Fax(501) 526-5148
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1659727519 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LC0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AR · E-19870✔ Licensed in MO · 2021019394
Definition
An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 2021019394 (MO), E-19870 (AR)
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515, Little Rock, AR 72205

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Dept AnesthesiologySaint Louis, MO 63110-1003 · Phone (800) 862-9980 · Fax (314) 362-1185

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200087179MO

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Marlowe Murphy Md 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 ID6507150687
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210702002297, I20250929002961
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Murphy reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Advanced Practice Midwife
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 783
Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 2,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
660 S EUCLID AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 405 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
4500 MEMORIAL DR
Belleville, IL 62226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 530 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
45 services18 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
33 services24 patients
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 00104
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
18 services12 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost70.26

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Anesthesiology
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Anesthesiology
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

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 Christopher Murphy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Murphy is 1659727519. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2016.

Where is Christopher Murphy located?

Christopher Murphy practices at 4301 W Markham St # 515, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 686-8000.

What is Christopher Murphy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LC0200X.

Is Christopher Murphy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Murphy's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Murphy reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR), Washington University (Saint Louis, MO) and Washington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc. (Belleville, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Murphy's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Murphy accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Christopher 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 Christopher Murphy was last updated on September 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.