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Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

New York Medical College

9695 S Yosemite Street Suite 120
Lone Tree, CO 80124

(303) 394-2828

Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD is a rheumatologist in Denver, CO specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region.

Office Locations

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

200 Spruce Street Suite 200
Denver, CO 80230

(303) 320-0242

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7111 E Lowry Boulevard Suite 200
Denver, CO 80230

(303) 394-2828

(303) 320-0242

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

9695 S Yosemite Street Suite 120
Lone Tree, CO 80124

(303) 394-2828

(303) 703-0169

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

joint aspiration

joint injections

In 2023, Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

knee X-ray

phlebotomy for lab tests

X-rays

By Affordability:

bone density test

central DEXA

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD performed more blood draw, knee X-ray, phlebotomy for lab tests, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for bone density test, central DEXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), vaccines, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2012 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	55
chemotherapy	55
doctor visit	423
hip imaging	12
injections	67
lab tests	343
minimally invasive procedures	69
musculoskeletal imaging	213
preventive care	11
spinal procedures	19
vaccines	11
X-rays	232

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2013 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	89
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	100
chemotherapy	100
doctor visit	532
hip imaging	20
injections	89
lab tests	520
minimally invasive procedures	100
musculoskeletal imaging	349
preventive care	19
spinal procedures	21
vaccines	19
X-rays	370

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	18
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	18
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2014 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	90
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	137
chemotherapy	137
doctor visit	604
hip imaging	18
injections	90
lab tests	473
minimally invasive procedures	151
musculoskeletal imaging	319
preventive care	12
spinal procedures	32
vaccines	12
X-rays	351

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	20
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	26
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	182
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	156
chemotherapy	156
doctor visit	642
hip imaging	14
injections	182
minimally invasive procedures	168
musculoskeletal imaging	323
preventive care	17
spinal procedures	25
vaccines	17
X-rays	348

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	48
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	110
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	207
blood draw	141
chemotherapy	207
doctor visit	539
injections	110
minimally invasive procedures	219
musculoskeletal imaging	244
preventive care	14
vaccines	14
X-rays	244

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	19
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	17
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2016

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	502
blood draw	338
chemotherapy	502
doctor visit	874
injections	161
minimally invasive procedures	519
musculoskeletal imaging	172
preventive care	26
spinal procedures	11
vaccines	26
X-rays	183

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	17
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	35
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	216
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	497
blood draw	307
chemotherapy	497
doctor visit	923
injections	216
minimally invasive procedures	516
musculoskeletal imaging	268
preventive care	11
vaccines	11
X-rays	268

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	18
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	33
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	15
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	415
blood draw	233
chemotherapy	415
doctor visit	821
injections	152
minimally invasive procedures	432
musculoskeletal imaging	235
preventive care	11
vaccines	11
X-rays	235

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	29
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	13
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	123
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	422
blood draw	227
chemotherapy	422
doctor visit	756
injections	123
minimally invasive procedures	433
musculoskeletal imaging	246
preventive care	19
spinal procedures	11
vaccines	19
X-rays	257

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	13
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	27
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	153
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	423
blood draw	218
chemotherapy	423
doctor visit	749
injections	153
minimally invasive procedures	436
musculoskeletal imaging	157
preventive care	22
vaccines	22
X-rays	157

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	32
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	188
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	536
blood draw	314
chemotherapy	536
doctor visit	768
injections	203
minimally invasive procedures	619
musculoskeletal imaging	143
preventive care	15
spinal procedures	12
vaccines	15
X-rays	155

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	22
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	36
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2022

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	44
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	13
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	140
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	575
blood draw	319
chemotherapy	575
doctor visit	812
injections	140
minimally invasive procedures	591
musculoskeletal imaging	142
preventive care	14
spinal procedures	21
vaccines	14
X-rays	163

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	35
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD in 2023

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	46
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	14
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Denver, CO were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

aspiration	139
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	335
blood draw	262
chemotherapy	335
doctor visit	703
hip imaging	16
injections	140
lab tests	445
minimally invasive procedures	354
musculoskeletal imaging	234
preventive care	15
spinal procedures	19
vaccines	15
X-rays	246

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	300
Hispanic	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	103
85 and over	28
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	185

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	29
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD graduated from New York Medical College. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: New York Medical College

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen J. Murphy, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$8,479 Humira $5,440	Rinvoq $15	$3,023
Genentech USA, Inc.	$958 Actemra $710	Rituxan $130	$119
Amgen Inc.	$833 Prolia $426	Enbrel $338	Otezla $69
Pfizer Inc.	$769 XELJANZ $488	INFLECTRA $168	LYRICA $50	PAXLOVID $28	PREVNAR - 13 $24	Other $12
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$755 BENLYSTA $755
Other	$3,010 Rinvoq $422	COSENTYX $312	Cimzia $296	ORENCIA $214	Skyrizi $137	Other $1,629

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,750
Food and Beverage	$6,913
Education	$141

Biography

Dr. Stephen Murphy is an adult rheumatology specialist in Lone Tree, CO and Denver, CO. He is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and Denver Health. Dr. Murphy graduated from New York Medical College and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver.