Dr. James Murtagh

Pulmonary Medicine
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
1111 E End Blvd, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
44 Years of Experience
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
1111 E End Blvd, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 

Overview

James Murtagh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Sepsis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Hospitalist in OH
Hospital Medicine in KS
Hospitalist in KS
Hospital Medicine in IN
Internal Medicine in TX
Pulmonary Medicine in OH
Emergency Medicine in OH
Emergency Medicine in OH
Emergency Medicine in GA
Sleep Medicine in MO
Sleep Medicine in CA
Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Fhn Memorial Hospital
Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital
Christus St Michael Health System
Highland District Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Friday Health

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

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Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Mountain Health
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Quartz Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Sunflower Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Upper Peninsula Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
1111 E End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

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Is Dr. James Murtagh a top-rated expert for Parainfluenza?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Murtagh is classified as an Experienced expert for Parainfluenza, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James Murtagh specialize in?

While Dr. James Murtagh is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. James Murtagh accept my insurance?

Dr. James Murtagh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-824-3521 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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