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Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Gynecology and Obstetrics
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College
Professional interests include: hysterectomy (uterus removal), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), vulvar cancer, and more.
2300 Computer Road Suite E25
Willow Grove, PA 19090

Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD is a gynecologist in Abington, PA specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

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Office Locations

1245 Highland Avenue
Abington, PA 19001
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2300 Computer Road Suite E25
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 366-1160
(215) 672-6853
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Jefferson Abington Hospital

300 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044
(267) 946-5200
1-877-409-2422
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800 Town Center Drive
Langhorne, PA 19047
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Some issues Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD can help you with:

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

  • Common warts
  • Genital warts
  • Skin tags
  • Age spots
  • Some skin cancers
  • Cervical cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

  • Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
  • Cancer
  • Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

breast exam
gynecologic exams
pelvic exam

In 2023, Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD had a list price for breast exam, gynecologic exams, and pelvic exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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 10%

By Volume:

preventive care

In 2023, Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD performed more preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

breast exam
Pap screening
pelvic exam

In 2012, Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD performed more breast exam, Pap screening, and pelvic exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2012 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 48
cytology 39
doctor visit 39
gynecologic pathology 39
gynecologic procedures 48
preventive care 39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2013 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 76
cytology 49
doctor visit 44
gynecologic pathology 49
gynecologic procedures 76
preventive care 49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 111
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2013

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2014 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 68
cytology 40
doctor visit 48
gynecologic pathology 40
gynecologic procedures 68
preventive care 40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 94
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2014

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 11
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2015 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 65
cytology 37
doctor visit 46
gynecologic pathology 37
gynecologic procedures 65
preventive care 37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 206
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2015

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 11
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2016 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 80
cytology 43
doctor visit 57
gynecologic pathology 43
gynecologic procedures 80
preventive care 43

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 114
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2016

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2017 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 84
cytology 51
doctor visit 66
gynecologic pathology 51
gynecologic procedures 84
preventive care 51

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 123
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2017

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 13
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2018 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 85
cytology 35
doctor visit 81
gynecologic pathology 35
gynecologic procedures 85
preventive care 35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 143
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 127
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2018

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2019 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 125
cytology 66
doctor visit 49
gynecologic pathology 66
gynecologic procedures 125
preventive care 66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2019

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 31
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 14
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 76
cytology 44
doctor visit 65
gynecologic pathology 44
gynecologic procedures 76
preventive care 44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 115
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2020

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 127
cytology 78
doctor visit 94
gynecologic pathology 78
gynecologic procedures 127
preventive care 78

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 175
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 163
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2021

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 38
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 13
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA during 2022 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 83
cytology 37
doctor visit 82
gynecologic pathology 37
gynecologic procedures 83
preventive care 37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 160
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 148
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD in 2022

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 9
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 41
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated as a gynecologist in Abington, PA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam 83
cytology 47
doctor visit 61
gynecologic pathology 47
gynecologic procedures 83
preventive care 47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 132
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 84
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 80

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 19
Heart Failure 1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Atrial Fibrillation 1
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency at Pennsylvania Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Pennsylvania Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital
Jefferson Abington Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, MultiPlan, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Humana, Blue Cross Federal, First Health, Keystone Health Plan East, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness, Personal Choice, Devoted Medicare, Personal Choice 65, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, UPMC, Medicare FFS, Keystone 65 HMO and Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare
CIGNA Commercial
MultiPlan
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
United Healthcare
Humana
Blue Cross Federal
First Health
Keystone Health Plan East
Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness
Personal Choice
Devoted Medicare
Personal Choice 65
Independence Blue Cross - Various plans
UPMC
Medicare FFS
Keystone 65 HMO
Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 9009 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph James Murphy III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Abington, PA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AbbVie Inc. $283 LO LOESTRIN FE
$131 		Liletta
$123 		Orilissa
$16 		Skyrizi
$14
Myriad Women's Health, Inc. $202 myRisk
$202
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $133 Makena
$96 		INTRAROSA
$38
Exeltis, USA Inc. $129 Slynd
$69 		Vitafol Ultra
$60
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $129 Kyleena
$67 		Mirena
$24 		Skyla
$21 		Essure
$16
Other $1,605 TruClear
$104 		Mara Console
$91 		LO LOESTRIN FE
$88 		NEXPLANON
$87 		MD cobas Instruments and Reagents
$75 		Other
$1,160
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,334
Education $148

Biography

Dr. Joseph Murphy is a medical specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. He is conversant in German. Areas of expertise for Dr. Murphy include menopause, colposcopy, and cryotherapy. Dr. Murphy is affiliated with Jefferson Health. Dr. Murphy obtained his medical school training at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and performed his residency at Pennsylvania Hospital. Patient ratings for Dr. Murphy average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, CIGNA Plans, and more. He has an open panel in Langhorne, PA according to Jefferson Health.

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