JOSHUA DEAN MURPHY M.D.
NPI 1821203357
General Practice in Sweetwater, TN
NPI Status: Active since May 10, 2007
Contact Information
304 WRIGHT ST
SWEETWATER, TN
ZIP 37874
Phone: (865) 213-8510
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 23
- General Practice
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About JOSHUA MURPHY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joshua Murphy, a primary care provider established in Sweetwater, Tennessee with a medical specialization in General Practice and more than 23 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821203357 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208D00000X with license number 39421 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1821203357
- Provider Name
- JOSHUA DEAN MURPHY M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 304 WRIGHT ST SWEETWATER, TN 37874
- Location Phone
- (865) 213-8510
- Mailing Address
- 304 WRIGHT ST SWEETWATER, TN 37874
- Mailing Phone
- (865) 213-8510
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 2003
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-10-2007
- Last Update Date
- 09-03-2025
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Joshua Murphy sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
General Practice
- Taxonomy Code
- 208D00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 39421
- License State
- TN
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207P00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Emergency Medicine | MD0000039421 (TN) |
| 2 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | MD0000039421 (TN) |
| 3 | 208600000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Surgery | MD0000039421 (TN) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
- BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
- BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
- Bronze Classic 4700 - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - HMO
- Gold Classic - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - HMO
- Gold Elite Saver Plus - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard - HMO
- Silver Elite Saver Plus - HMO
- Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Silver Simple Diabetes - HMO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver - HMO
- Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
- Bronze Simple - EPO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard - EPO
- Gold Elite - EPO
- Silver Classic - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard - EPO
- Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
- Silver Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver - EPO
- Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits - EPO
- Bronze Classic PCP Saver | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple HSA | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Gold Elite | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Gold Elite Saver Plus | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Elite Saver Plus | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Simple Diabetes | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Joshua Murphy is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Joshua Murphy is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 2860583549
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20070809000570
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity
Emergency department visit for problem of mild to moderate severity
Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 167 times for 147 patientsAn emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 105 times for 102 patientsAn emergency department visit for a mild to moderate issue is when you seek immediate medical attention for a non-life-threatening condition. This could include minor injuries, moderate pain, or illnesses like the flu. During the visit, healthcare professionals assess your condition, provide treatment, and may recommend follow-up care.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAn emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
This service was performed 27 times for 26 patientsFind Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Joshua Murphy is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEETWATER HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | 304 WRIGHT ST SWEETWATER, TN 37874 | (865) 213-8200 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| RHEA MEDICAL CENTER | 9400 RHEA COUNTY HIGHWAY DAYTON, TN 37321 | (423) 775-1121 | Critical Access Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1821203357, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821203357, enumerated as an "individual" on May 10, 2007.
The provider is located at 304 WRIGHT ST SWEETWATER, TN 37874 and the phone number is (865) 213-8510.
General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Joshua Murphy is affiliated with: SWEETWATER HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION and RHEA MEDICAL CENTER.
