Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Walter Murrell, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Murrell
Dr. Walter Murrell is an ophthalmology specialist in Amarillo, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Murrell performed 6,516 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Murrell received a total of $5,848 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Murrell is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 14% volume in TX
$5,848 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,516
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
2,230 | $5 | $15 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
851 | $22 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
845 | $62 | $200 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
701 | $16 | $125 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
413 | $82 | $300 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
249 | $27 | $240 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
215 | $25 | $185 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
159 | $420 | $2,500 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
130 | $25 | $250 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
118 | $101 | $400 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
92 | $241 | $1,070 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
82 | $67 | $260 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
61 | $43 | $205 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
52 | $24 | $160 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
45 | $16 | $234 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
38 | $29 | $160 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
36 | $123 | $622 |
| Temporary closure of eyelids by suture | 28 | $37 | $800 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
24 | $565 | $2,640 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 23 | $575 | $2,543 |
| Removal of benign skin growth from face or mouth, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of a noncancerous skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed is 0.5 centimeters in diameter or smaller. |
20 | $95 | $325 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
20 | $575 | $2,600 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
19 | $306 | $1,500 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time. |
18 | $13 | $115 |
| Removal of chronic eyelid growth This procedure involves the surgical removal of a long-standing growth on the eyelid. |
16 | $95 | $320 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
16 | $207 | $675 |
| Repair of turning-inward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The surgery repairs the defect to restore normal eyelid position. |
15 | $332 | $1,500 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
2.4% high complexity
37.6% medium
60.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,848
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $835/year across 7 years
Top 20% in TX for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
102
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$251
2023
$983
2022
$628
2021
$586
2020
$356
2019
$493
2018
$2,552
Payments by company (2024)
Alcon Vision LLC
$81
Amgen Inc.
$73
TearLab Corp
$43
RxSight Inc
$20
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 78.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,844
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,633
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$900
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$605
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$123
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$95
ABBVIE INC.
$86
RxSight Inc
$84
Amgen Inc.
$73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$61
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$55
TearLab Corp
$43
Allergan, Inc.
$31
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$31
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$24
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$23
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$20
Shire North American Group Inc
$19
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 74.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Centurion · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · ISTENT INJECT W · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · ORA · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · PROLENSA · PanOptix · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · SHINGRIX · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VUITY · VYZULTA · Wavelight · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · Xeomin
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
16
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Murrell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Murrell experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Murrell performed 2,230 botox injection, per unit services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Murrell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Murrell received a total of $5,848 from 21 companies across 102 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Murrell's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Amarillo?
Dr. Murrell's average Medicare payment per service is $49. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Murrell) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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