Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rhett Murray, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Huntsville, AL

  • NPI 1740281880
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
201 Governors Drive 1St Floor
Huntsville, AL 358014317
(256) 533-1600
fax (256) 539-0856
Mailing address
Po Box 2705
Huntsville, AL 358042705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 26, 2016
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #13417
Medicaid
AL #000089605

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740281880. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
691
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$77,811
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 82 60 $36
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 76 76 $24
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 73 70 $44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 57 57 $148
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 57 24 $41
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 47 46 $47
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 40 37 $154
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 37 33 $84
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 35 35 $205
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 29 27 $119

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,459
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alphatec Spine, Inc 3 $1,389.60
Providence Medical Technology, Inc. 3 $69.46

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,365
Food and Beverage
$94

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
281
Patients
190
Total drug cost
$2,301
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 149 94 $1,034
Methocarbamol Generic 47 32 $359
Methylprednisolone Generic 38 36 $437
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 25 16 $261
Gabapentin Generic 22 12 $210

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rhett Murray's medical specialty?
Dr. Rhett Murray practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Rhett Murray practice?
Dr. Rhett Murray practices at 201 Governors Drive 1St Floor, Huntsville, AL 358014317. Office phone: 2565331600.
What is Dr. Rhett Murray's NPI?
Dr. Rhett Murray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740281880, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rhett Murray accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rhett Murray accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rhett Murray commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (HCPCS 72170); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.