2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1396758520 M.D.
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CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in PLATTSBURGH, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 262 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
83.8257/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$831.89
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8257/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,279 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.8257/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

84 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/15/2006

NPI 1396758520

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,279 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

83.8257/100 0.7257000000000033% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Nephrology Physician share within New York

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.8257/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 83.8257/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.8%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 83.8257/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 52 TOM MILLER RD, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901, with a listed phone of (518) 324-4000. NPI 1396758520 was issued on 08/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HURWITZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,279 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 262 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $585K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.8257/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.1608, Cost 61.6914), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

52 TOM MILLER RD
PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901

Provider Details

NPI 1396758520
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.8257
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.1608
Quality
61.6914
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$832

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.. To verify CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,279
Total Claims
$585K
Total Drug Cost
262
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,718
Total Day Supply
76,473
Generic Drug Cost
$49K
Opioid Claims
14 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.82
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 71, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Furosemide
103
Prosol
Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1
70
Amlodipine Besylate
58
Sodium Chloride
0.9 % Sodium Chloride
52
Terazosin Hcl
48
Losartan Potassium
46
Calcitriol
41
Prednisone
40
Torsemide
35
Metoprolol Succinate
34

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s 1,279 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HURWITZ.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s specialty?
CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in PLATTSBURGH, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. wrote 1,279 Medicare Part D claims totaling $585K in drug costs for 262 beneficiaries.
What is CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.8257/100 (Quality: 67.1608, Cost: 61.6914). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. located?
CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. is located at 52 TOM MILLER RD, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901. Phone: (518) 324-4000.
What is CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396758520, issued on 08/15/2006.
Does CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Prosol, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,279 Part D claims and 262 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s credentials?
CRAIG HURWITZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1396758520 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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