Quick answers
- Does James J. Murtagh Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James J. Murtagh Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James J. Murtagh Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 242 Original Medicare patients and 286 services for James J. Murtagh Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James J. Murtagh Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1760655526. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for James J. Murtagh Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 242 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 286 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)126 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)94 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)33 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)22 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes41%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Anxiety38%
Hospitals where James J. Murtagh Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James J. Murtagh Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190019
- CHRISTUS St Michael Health SystemTexarkana, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450801
- Highland District HospitalHillsboro, OH · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 361332
- Mercyhealth FHN HospitalFreeport, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140160
- St Lukes Regional Medical CenterSioux City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160146
Practice locations
Addresses where James J. Murtagh Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 Pine StTexarkana, TX 75501 (903) 798‑8000
- 1007 S William StAtlanta, TX 75551 (903) 799‑3000
- 3330 Masonic DrAlexandria, LA 71301 (318) 487‑1122
- 801 5th StSioux City, IA 51101 (712) 279‑2010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James J. Murtagh Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeast Texas Emergency Physicians PLLC207 clinicians in the group
- Union Emergency Physicians PLLC65 clinicians in the group
- River Oaks Emergency Group, LLC34 clinicians in the group
- Woodbury Emergency Group, PC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Pulmonary Diseasealso
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Texarkana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texarkana, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeast Texas Emergency Physicians PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760655526 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians