George Hurwitz
NPI 1144887357 · Optometrist · Venice, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Hurwitz is a Optometrist provider in Venice, FL (NPI 1144887357).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144887357
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OPC5733 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,877 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 640 | $120 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 363 | $85 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 205 | $143 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 203 | $39 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 153 | $34 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 111 | $105 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 359 | 89 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 57 | 42 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 52 | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 48 | 21 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 43 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 33 | 13 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 30 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$359 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-05-22
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Hurwitz's NPI number?
- George Hurwitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144887357, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Hurwitz's specialty?
- George Hurwitz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is George Hurwitz located?
- George Hurwitz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1360 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285-9066.
- What is George Hurwitz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Hurwitz is (941) 488-2020.
- Does George Hurwitz accept Medicare?
- George Hurwitz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Hurwitz's NPI active?
- Yes — George Hurwitz's NPI (1144887357) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.