Quick answers
- What is Murphy Medical Center, Inc.?
- Murphy Medical Center, Inc. is an urgent care center in Murphy, North Carolina, according to CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
- Where is Murphy Medical Center, Inc.?
- 183A Ledford St, Murphy, NC 28906, in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
- What is the phone number of Murphy Medical Center, Inc.?
- (828) 837-4712, as listed by CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Call to confirm hours before you go.
- Is Murphy Medical Center, Inc. an emergency room?
- No. It is registered as an urgent care center, not a hospital emergency department. The closest hospitals that list emergency services: Erlanger Murphy Medical Center (9.7 mi), Union General Hospital (17 mi) and Blue Ridge Medical Center (18 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you call
- Are you taking new patients, and how soon can I be seen?
- Do you accept my insurance, Medicare or Medicaid?
- Do I need an appointment, and what is the cost if I pay myself?
- What services do you offer here (for example dental, mental health, vaccines, lab tests)?
- What are your hours, and do you have interpreters or staff who speak my language?
A general checklist, not medical advice. For questions about your health or your medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Other clinics and urgent care nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Erlanger MMC Urgent Care0.0 mi · Murphy, NC · Rural health clinic
- Erlanger Murphy Medical Group, Family0.0 mi · Murphy, NC · Rural health clinic
- Erlanger Primary Care Peachtree0.0 mi · Murphy, NC · Rural health clinic
- Union County Hospital Authority19 mi · Blairsville, GA · Rural health clinic
- Erlanger Andrews Family Practice20 mi · Andrews, NC · Rural health clinic
Community health centers nearby
- Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers0.0 mi · Murphy, NC · Community health center
- Appalachian Mountain Health at Murphy9.8 mi · Murphy, NC · Community health center
- Coker Creek Elementary School15 mi · Tellico Plains, TN · Community health center
Pharmacies nearby
- Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers0.0 mi · Murphy, NC · Pharmacy
- Hyercare, LLC0.0 mi · Murphy, NC · Community/retail pharmacy
- Ingles Markets Inc0.0 mi · Murphy, NC · Community/retail pharmacy
Nearest emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, by straight-line distance.
- Erlanger Murphy Medical Center9.7 mi · Murphy, NC
- Union General Hospital17 mi · Blairsville, GA
- Blue Ridge Medical Center18 mi · Blue Ridge, GA
More in Murphy
All clinics and urgent care in Murphy (4) · Clinics and urgent care in Cherokee County · Clinics and urgent care in North Carolina · Hospitals in Cherokee County · Find the closest emergency room to where you are →
Details from the official record
| Type | Urgent care center |
|---|---|
| Address | 183A Ledford St, Murphy, NC 28906 |
| County | Cherokee County |
| State | North Carolina |
| Phone | (828) 837‑4712 |
| Name in the official record | MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. |
| National Provider Identifier (NPI) | 1770792137 |
| In the NPI Registry since | May 22, 2007 |
| NPI record last updated | July 15, 2020 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- NPPES Downloadable File (NPI Registry) — CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), data updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07
- NPI Registry record 1770792137 — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (gazetteer and ZIP-to-county relationship file) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances, and the county