Active NPI 1679556146 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Walter John Shurminsky , OD

Optometrist • Nutley, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Walter Shurminsky, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Nutley, NJ. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1986, Dr. Shurminsky delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 420 CENTRE ST.

Dr. Shurminsky accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, 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

420 Centre St

Nutley, NJ 071101635

Telephone 9736670331

Fax 9736679673

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Nutley, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +9.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.7 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Nutley, NJ (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

14.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shurminsky (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Nutley Specialty Average (30.7 Years) 30.7 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	143	139	$150.00	$139.46
92250 Photography of the retina	57	52	$100.00	$41.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	35	35	$175.00	$164.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	19	$110.00	$99.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	12	$150.00	$140.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	126	123	$150.00	$142.28
92250 Photography of the retina	51	50	$100.00	$42.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	18	$110.00	$99.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$175.00	$168.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$125.00	$101.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	96	95	$150.00	$144.67
92250 Photography of the retina	55	49	$100.00	$42.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$175.00	$170.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	15	$110.00	$101.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	17	$150.00	$143.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	103	102	$150.00	$146.11
92250 Photography of the retina	53	48	$100.00	$45.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$175.00	$172.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	21	$91.43	$90.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	62	61	$150.00	$144.34
92250 Photography of the retina	30	28	$100.00	$52.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	13	$85.00	$84.41
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$175.00	$171.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	12	$125.00	$122.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	105	105	$150.00	$138.33
92250 Photography of the retina	33	31	$100.00	$56.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	17	$85.00	$80.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$175.00	$164.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	17	$125.00	$116.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	116	115	$150.22	$134.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	22	$85.00	$76.33
92250 Photography of the retina	32	30	$99.69	$60.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	19	$125.00	$108.30
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$175.00	$160.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	122	118	$150.20	$129.96
92250 Photography of the retina	48	45	$100.00	$70.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	26	$85.00	$74.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$175.00	$155.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	17	$125.00	$103.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NJ 270A00467800

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 21, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 21, 2012

Registered at 420 CENTRE ST, NUTLEY, NJ 071101635 (Tel: 9736670331)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 21, 2012

Registered at 18 FAWN HILL DR, MAHWAH, NJ 074302829 (Tel: 2019347317)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 21, 2012

Recorded as WALTER SHURMINSKY, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 21, 2012

Optometrist (License #270A00467800 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 29, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679556146

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 29, 2005

Last Update: March 21, 2012

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

18 Fawn Hill Dr

Mahwah, NJ 074302829

Phone: 2019347317

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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