Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Forrest Murphy, MD
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Palm Desert, CA
- NPI 1265444541
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 99.0 / 100 · 2023
- 48 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 10 locations across 1 states.
- Primary practice
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44139 Monterey Ave Ste A
Palm Desert, CA 922608700
(760) 469-5195
fax (760) 469-5195
California — 9 locations
- Additional location
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12442 Limonite Ave Unit 203
Eastvale, CA 917522467
(951) 821-5188 - Additional location
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1845 W Redlands Blvd Ste 101
Redlands, CA 923733125
(909) 363-1450 - Additional location
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399 E Highland Ave Ste 401
San Bernardino, CA 924043862
(909) 327-3118 - Additional location
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494 N Mountain Ave
Upland, CA 917865178
(909) 552-7200 - Additional location
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6377 Riverside Ave Ste 170
Riverside, CA 925063155
(951) 777-2210 - Additional location
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6900 Brockton Ave Ste 203
Riverside, CA 925063818
(951) 682-4353 - Additional location
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73950 Alessandro Dr Ste 5
Palm Desert, CA 922603637
(760) 568-3334 - Additional location
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81767 Doctor Carreon Blvd Ste 101
Indio, CA 922015598
(760) 396-3600 - Additional location
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9170 Haven Ave Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 917305416
(909) 440-1014
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 21, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1978 — 48 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #44773 · New Mexico #80-221
- Medicaid (2)
- CA #00G447730 · NM #20558210
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265444541. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
501
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$98,192
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 118 | 75 | $496 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 98 | 98 | $107 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 91 | 78 | $85 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 42 | 42 | $160 | |
68841 |
Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | 37 | 30 | $15 | |
66821 |
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 35 | 30 | $284 | |
92136 |
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 25 | 24 | $24 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 16 | 13 | $53 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 14 | 14 | $122 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 13 | 12 | $34 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Palm Desert Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,233
Transactions
55
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 15 | $818.67 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 25 | $769.36 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 6 | $337.64 | |
| Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. | 1 | $116.88 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $77.33 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $35.20 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 1 | $29.03 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 1 | $24.97 | |
| Harrow Eye, LLC | 1 | $24.33 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,067
Patients
748
Total drug cost
$60,360
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 212 | 182 | $8,388 |
| Latanoprost | Generic | 210 | 118 | $5,508 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) | Brand | 192 | 143 | $3,232 |
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 85 | 76 | $3,114 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 77 | 38 | $1,741 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 72 | 42 | $2,590 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 50 | 27 | $923 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 39 | 33 | $1,435 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) | Brand | 38 | 36 | $2,048 |
| Ofloxacin | Generic | 27 | 27 | $362 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Forrest Murphy's medical specialty?
Dr. Forrest Murphy practices Ophthalmology Physician in Palm Desert, CA.
Where does Dr. Forrest Murphy practice?
Dr. Forrest Murphy practices at 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 922608700. Office phone: 7604695195.
What is Dr. Forrest Murphy's NPI?
Dr. Forrest Murphy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265444541, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Forrest Murphy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Forrest Murphy accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Forrest Murphy commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.