Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walter Shurminsky, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Nutley, NJ

  • NPI 1679556146
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
420 Centre St
Nutley, NJ 071101635
(973) 667-0331
fax (973) 667-9673
Mailing address
18 Fawn Hill Dr
Mahwah, NJ 074302829

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 21, 2012
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #270A00467800

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679556146. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
231
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$26,513
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 126 123 $142
92250 Photography of the retina 51 50 $42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 28 18 $100
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 15 15 $168
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 11 11 $102

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$856
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $515.78
ABBVIE INC. 1 $124.57
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 1 $103.81
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $49.91
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $48.70
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $13.57

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$500
Food and Beverage
$356

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
36
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$5,540
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 22 0 $344
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 14 0 $5,196

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Walter Shurminsky's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Shurminsky practices Optometrist in Nutley, NJ.
Where does Dr. Walter Shurminsky practice?
Dr. Walter Shurminsky practices at 420 Centre St, Nutley, NJ 071101635. Office phone: 9736670331.
What is Dr. Walter Shurminsky's NPI?
Dr. Walter Shurminsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679556146, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Shurminsky accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Shurminsky accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Shurminsky commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.