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Active NPI 1144887357 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

George Edward Hurwitz

Optometrist • Venice, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

George Hurwitz is a certified Optometrist practicing in Venice, FL. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, George Hurwitz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1360 E VENICE AVE.

George Hurwitz is affiliated with Center For Sight Pl and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1360 E Venice Ave

Venice, FL 342859066

Telephone 9414882020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Center For Sight, Pl Facility NPI 1861580078

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Venice, FL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -11.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Venice, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
55.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hurwitz (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Venice Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
640 638 $260.00 $120.40
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
363 285 $182.00 $85.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
205 205 $309.00 $142.71
92134 Imaging of retina
203 198 $85.00 $38.63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
153 147 $77.00 $34.13
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
111 44 $310.00 $105.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
90 88 $130.00 $60.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
39 39 $158.00 $88.80
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
30 30 $173.00 $80.70
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
27 27 $26.00 $10.48
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
16 13 $56.00 $18.33

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-05-27
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC5733

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Center For Sight Pl

14844 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 342872701

Phone: 9414842020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

20 Associated Practitioners
Shannon Bednarz , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023519246

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Priya Mathews , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1124398102

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1134114259

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Fezza , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1184715187

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachel Randolph

Optometrist

NPI 1215660220
NPI 1255367959

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 27, 2020

Optometrist (License #OPC5733 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location August 28, 2019

Registered at 1360 E VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL 342859066 (Tel: 9414882020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 28, 2019

Registered at 1360 E VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL 342859066

NPI Profile Active May 22, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location May 22, 2019

Registered at 734 WILLOW ST, SOUTHAMPTON, PA 189663430 (Tel: 2156673208)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 22, 2019

Registered at 734 WILLOW ST, SOUTHAMPTON, PA 189663430

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 22, 2019

Recorded as GEORGE HURWITZ

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 22, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 22, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144887357
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 22, 2019
Last Update: November 27, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1360 E Venice Ave

Venice, FL 342859066

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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