Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrew Hurwitz, MD
Thoracic Surgery · Glendale, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hurwitz
Dr. Andrew Hurwitz is a thoracic surgery specialist in Glendale, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hurwitz performed 1,621 Medicare services across 1,308 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hurwitz received a total of $65,684 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 345 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hurwitz is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in CA
$65,684 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,621
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for thoracic surgery
1,308
Unique beneficiaries
$194
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~81 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
441 | $103 | $275 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
283 | $107 | $225 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
234 | $149 | $350 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
160 | $204 | $450 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
120 | $137 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
73 | $149 | $350 |
| Relocation of major arm vein to artery for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a large vein in the upper arm and connect it to an artery. This creates a vascular access point for hemodialysis treatment. |
62 | $544 | $2,200 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $106 | $250 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
32 | $599 | $2,400 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
31 | $64 | $125 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
27 | $1,551 | $3,500 |
| Relocation of upper arm vein to artery for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein from the upper arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
20 | $575 | $2,300 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
18 | $127 | $250 |
| Hemodialysis graft revision with clot removal A procedure to repair a hemodialysis graft and remove a blood clot to restore proper blood flow for dialysis treatment. |
18 | $637 | $2,183 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
17 | $12 | $75 |
| Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis Surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube graft to provide access for hemodialysis. |
14 | $534 | $2,100 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
14 | $15 | $75 |
| Coronary artery bypass graft, 1 artery Surgical procedure to bypass a blocked coronary artery using a graft from another artery. This restores blood flow to the heart muscle. |
12 | $634 | $3,750 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
12 | $216 | $775 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.5% high complexity
67.7% medium
30.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$65,684
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,383/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
345
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$57,672 (87.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,012 (12.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,237
2023
$4,890
2022
$9,906
2021
$20,978
2020
$2,436
2019
$14,920
2018
$7,318
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,186
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$470
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$149
Baxter Healthcare
$137
ABIOMED
$92
ATRICURE, INC.
$82
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$34
Surgical Specialties Corporation (us), Inc. (dba Corza Medical)
$29
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 91.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$36,106
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$21,567
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,971
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$389
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$366
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$332
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$281
Boston Scientific Corporation
$276
Potrero Medical, Inc.
$242
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
$234
Baxter Healthcare
$234
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$218
AtriCure, Inc.
$208
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$179
ATRICURE, INC.
$171
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$170
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$168
ABIOMED
$148
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$132
Mallinckrodt LLC
$117
Penumbra, Inc.
$115
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$113
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$102
Terumo Medical Corporation
$72
Cook Medical LLC
$61
Biom'Up SA
$50
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$47
Inari Medical, Inc.
$47
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$46
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$36
Grifols USA, LLC
$35
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$33
HemoSonics LLC
$31
Admedus Corporation
$30
Surgical Specialties Corporation (us), Inc. (dba Corza Medical)
$29
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$28
Ethicon US, LLC
$28
MEDELA LLC
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$22
Cook Incorporated
$21
CryoLife, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
Venclose Inc.
$19
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$17
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$17
ACELL, INC.
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
BSN Medical Inc
$14
PFIZER INC.
$14
KLS-Martin L.P.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 92.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (88%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in thoracic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for thoracic surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
139
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hurwitz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hurwitz experienced with ultrasound of arm or leg veins?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hurwitz performed 441 ultrasound of arm or leg veins services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hurwitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hurwitz received a total of $65,684 from 52 companies across 345 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hurwitz's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Glendale?
Dr. Hurwitz's average Medicare payment per service is $194. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hurwitz) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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