Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Hurwitz

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Venice, FL

  • NPI 1144887357
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1360 E Venice Ave
Venice, FL 342859066
(941) 488-2020

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2023
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #OPC5733

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144887357. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,744
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$166,632
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 567 561 $123
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 347 271 $87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 215 215 $146
92134 Imaging of retina 157 150 $39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 123 121 $35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 98 93 $61
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 91 37 $106
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 58 58 $89
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 33 33 $83
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 23 23 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Venice Optometrist, average services per provider: 187. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$359
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $100.18
Abbvie INC. 3 $96.27
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 2 $62.58
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $41.79
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $23.12
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $20.00
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $14.61

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$359

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
633
Patients
210
Total drug cost
$90,224
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 285 76 $5,221
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 42 12 $15,956
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 41 26 $1,203
Timolol Maleate Generic 32 12 $703
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 31 0 $385
Travoprost Generic 31 0 $6,609
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 27 12 $933
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 23 0 $5,895
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 21 14 $793
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 19 12 $26,688

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. George Hurwitz's medical specialty?
Dr. George Hurwitz practices Optometrist in Venice, FL.
Where does Dr. George Hurwitz practice?
Dr. George Hurwitz practices at 1360 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 342859066. Office phone: 9414882020.
What is Dr. George Hurwitz's NPI?
Dr. George Hurwitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144887357, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Hurwitz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Hurwitz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Hurwitz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.