George Thurber, M.D.
NPI 1194839779 · Ophthalmology Physician · Ocean Springs, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Thurber, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Ocean Springs, MS (NPI 1194839779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194839779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12893 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,480 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 | 674 | $112 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 642 | $33 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 469 | $78 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 168 | $36 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 158 | $132 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 145 | $481 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 871 | 200 |
| Timolol Maleate | 191 | 54 |
| Acetazolamide | 174 | 160 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 163 | 132 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 64 | 12 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 61 | 16 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 58 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$616 across 20 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
- 2006-08-19
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Thurber's NPI number?
- George Thurber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194839779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Thurber's specialty?
- George Thurber is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Thurber located?
- George Thurber's practice location on file with NPPES is 3420 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564-5732.
- What is George Thurber's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Thurber is (228) 875-3937.
- Does George Thurber accept Medicare?
- George Thurber is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Thurber's NPI active?
- Yes — George Thurber's NPI (1194839779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.