Paul W. Murphy, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Paul W. Murphy is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Wichita, KS with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 40 years in psychiatry & neurology, Paul W. Murphy, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Wichita. Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.15/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in Kansas
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Kansas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
9415 East Harry Building 800, Wichita, KS 67207-5072
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Kansas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202399.15/100
Kansas avg: 86.3 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in KansasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.61%
Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Kansas0.61% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.4%
Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.6 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in KansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
263
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
238
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,968
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $176k
Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.
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, Depression, and Anxiety 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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — 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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
73 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 Paul W. Murphy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of Kansas School of Medicine
40 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
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
9415 E Harry St Bldg 800, Wichita, KS 67207-5089
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Paul W. Murphy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul W. Murphy for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Wichita 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 Paul W. Murphy
Dr. Murphy is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wichita, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (316) 686-6303.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul W. Murphy
Practice Location
9415 East Harry Building 800, Wichita, KS 67207-5072
Mailing Address
9415 E Harry St Bldg 800, Wichita, KS 67207-5089
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