David Michael Murdock, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
David Michael Murdock is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Lake Charles, LA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across LA can see David Michael Murdock, M.D. in person in Lake Charles or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 33+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lake Charles area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2829 4th Ave Ste 150, Lake Charles, LA 70601-7897
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
150
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
252
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,205
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.23M
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.6k received from industry
135 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to David Michael Murdock's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 27, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
Po Box 123977 Dept 3977, Dallas, TX 75312-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With David Michael Murdock
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Michael Murdock for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Lake Charles required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David Michael Murdock
NPI records show Dr. Murdock as active with telehealth listed in Lake Charles, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (337) 480-7800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Michael Murdock
Practice Location
2829 4th Ave Ste 150, Lake Charles, LA 70601-7897
Mailing Address
Po Box 123977 Dept 3977, Dallas, TX 75312-0001
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