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Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Melissa Z. Murphy, M.D., M.P.H.)

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, General Practice, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2014)

2535 Ira E Woods Avenue
Grapevine, TX 76051

(817) 481-2121

Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD is an alternative medicine practitioner in Grapevine, TX specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, general practice, anesthesiology and pain medicine. She graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White Health and NTO PHYSICIAN PARTNERS, PLLC.

Office Locations

2535 Ira E Woods Avenue
Grapevine, TX 76051

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4501 Heritage Trace Parkway Suite 101
Fort Worth, TX 76244

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

percutaneous spinal cord stimulator lead placement

spinal cord stimulator implantation

spinal cord stimulator replacement

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

spinal cord stimulator replacement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD performed more percutaneous spinal cord stimulator lead placement, spinal cord stimulator implantation, spinal cord stimulator replacement, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for spinal cord stimulator replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

facet rhizotomy injection

nerve block

pain management

pelvis X-ray

percutaneous procedures

rhizotomy

spine X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD performed more facet rhizotomy injection, nerve block, pain management, pelvis X-ray, percutaneous procedures, rhizotomy (nerve ablation), spine X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

selective nerve root block

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

By Affordability:

spine surgery procedures

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD performed more injections, selective nerve root block (SNRB), subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for spine surgery procedures 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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Grapevine, TX during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	291
injections	69
nerve block	69
pain management	69
pelvic imaging	44
spinal procedures	126
X-rays	101

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Grapevine, TX during 2020 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
doctor visit	544
injections	187
minimally invasive procedures	31
nerve block	148
nerve procedures	31
pain management	179
pelvic imaging	64
spinal procedures	250
X-rays	166

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	12
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	36
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Grapevine, TX during 2021 were spinal procedures, pain management, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	717
injections	209
minimally invasive procedures	76
nerve block	162
nerve procedures	76
pain management	254
pelvic imaging	68
spinal procedures	293
X-rays	183

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	16
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	34
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Grapevine, TX during 2022 were spinal procedures, pain management, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	905
implant surgery	22
injections	216
minimally invasive procedures	130
nerve block	163
nerve procedures	40
neurostimulator lead placement	90
neurostimulator replacement	22
pain management	225
pelvic imaging	75
spinal procedures	430
X-rays	208

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	40
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Grapevine, TX during 2023 were spinal procedures, pain management, X-rays and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
doctor visit	966
implant surgery	18
injections	169
minimally invasive procedures	161
nerve block	140
nerve procedures	84
neurostimulator lead placement	77
neurostimulator replacement	18
pain management	242
pelvic imaging	79
spinal procedures	398
X-rays	224

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	37
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Grapevine, TX were spinal procedures, pain management, X-rays and injections.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	684
implant surgery	20
injections	170
minimally invasive procedures	99
nerve block	136
nerve procedures	57
neurostimulator lead placement	83
neurostimulator replacement	20
pain management	193
pelvic imaging	66
spinal procedures	299
X-rays	176

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	347
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	130
85 and over	32
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	214

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2014. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is certified by the Pain Medicine- American Board of Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine Anesthesiology- American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine- American Board of Anesthesiology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2014)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2018)

Board Certification: Pain Medicine- American Board of Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine Anesthesiology- American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine- American Board of Anesthesiology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Health Resources

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine

Baylor Scott & White Health

NTO PHYSICIAN PARTNERS, PLLC

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. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, BCBS, And more! Call the office to verify., Most Major Commercial Insurances, TriWest, Medicaid, Superior Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

Aetna

United Healthcare

Medicare

Humana

Cigna

BCBS

And more! Call the office to verify.

Most Major Commercial Insurances

TriWest

Medicaid

Superior Health Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Grapevine, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-11

I had a wonderful consultation experience with Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD. From the moment she walked in, she was kind, attentive, and genuinely took the time to listen to all of my concerns. She explained everything clearly and thoroughly, making sure I felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. Her professionalism combined with a warm and caring demeanor really stood out to me. I left the appointment feeling confident in my care and grateful to have found such a compassionate and knowledgeable doctor. Highly recommend!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-09

I called on Monday for an appointment and was told that due to a cancellation I could see Dr. Murphy the next day. We know each other pretty well from other treatments over the years so the consult was short and sweet and a treatment plan is in place.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-01

She made me feal as though i had something to look forward too , i appreciate her honesty

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-01

This has been such an easy process! From scheduling to registration to the actual office visit. Friendly people and a very clear provider with clear expectations.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-19

Dr. Murphy was very professional, listened to my history, and had a clear idea of what was causing my issues. I look forward to working with her.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-18

Dr.Murphy is very professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely concerned about the well-being and progress of her patients.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-14

Dr. Murphy has treated my back pain for several years and has always provided relief. Would not consider anyone else.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$456,986 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $316,772	VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM $76,098	SYNCHROMEDII $17,543	KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY $15,039	RESTORE $2,500	Other $29,034
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$20,489 Iovera $19,229	Zilretta $920	Exparel $217	$123
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.	$2,361 Intracept $2,361
Abbott Laboratories	$2,128 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $1,671	ETERNA $250	S-Series SCS Leads $117	Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs $68	Proclaim IPG $14	Other $8
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,799 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $1,601	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $73	Precision $66	WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $26	WAVEWRITER ALPHA $17	Other $16
Other	$3,329 ReActiv8 $1,726	IVS Vertebral Augmentation Products $723	Freedom 8A Receiver Kit Channel A US w Receiver $146	SPRINT PNS System $138	Trulance $124	Other $471

**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	$349,296
Travel and Lodging	$72,238
Consulting Fee	$35,900
Food and Beverage	$28,156
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$1,500

Research Payments

Dr. Melissa Zhu Murphy, MD has received 19 research payments totaling $51,916.

Biography

Dr. Melissa Murphy is a general practice, anesthesiology, and pain medicine specialist in Grapevine, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Her education and training includes medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is especially interested in pain management. Dr. Murphy has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. She can take several insurance carriers, including Superior Health Plan, Blue California, and Cigna. Dr. Murphy's professional affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine and Texas Health Southlake. Her practice in Grapevine, TX is open to new patients as reported by Yext.