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- Glendale location main office
1019 S Central Ave, Suite 530, Glendale, CA 91204 - Duarte location
1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
About Dr. Hurwitz
Andrew S. Hurwitz, MD practices thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Glendale, CA. Andrew is a 1988 graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Andrew cared for 1,618 Medicare patients across 2,001 services. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750383766.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (818) 244-4374
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1019 S CENTRAL AVE SUITE 530
Glendale, CA 91204
1500 Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
- Floppy Windpipe
- Hole Between Windpipe and Food Pipe
- Narrowed windpipe
- Windpipe Cancer
Chest tumors
- Mass between the lungs
- Thymus tumor
Chest wall
- Broken ribs
- Chest wall tumor
- Pigeon chest
- Slipping Rib Syndrome
- Sunken chest
Diaphragm
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Paralyzed diaphragm
Esophagus
- Esophagus Spasms
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
- Deep Chest Infection
Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Congenital Lung Malformation
- Lung Bullae
- Persistent Air Leak
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer
- Cancer Spread to the Lung
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
Lung conditions
Nerves
- Severe Facial Blushing
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
- Asbestos lung damage
- Lymph Fluid Leak in Chest
Sweating disorders
- Excessive sweating
- Excessive underarm sweating
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
- Surgical Tracheostomy
Airway surgery
- Airway surgery
- Windpipe stent placement
Chest tumors
- Chest tumor removal
- Thymus removal surgery
Chest wall
- Pigeon Chest Repair
- Slipping Rib Surgery
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Surgical Lung Biopsy
Diaphragm
- Diaphragm Pacemaker Implantation
Diaphragm surgery
- Diaphragm repair surgery
Emphysema
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Esophagus
- Achalasia Surgery
- Esophageal Pouch Surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Pericardial Window Surgery
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
- Surgery for Facial Blushing
Pleural disease
- Chest Lymph Duct Ligation
Robotic surgery
- Robotic chest surgery
Surgical approach
- Open Chest Surgery
Sweat surgery
- Surgery for sweaty hands
Transplant
- Lung Transplant
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,001 services · 1,618 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relocation of major upper arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis | Procedure | 36818 |
65 | Too few peers to compare |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft | Procedure | 36832 |
52 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
39 | Too few peers to compare |
| Relocation of upper arm surface vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis | Procedure | 36819 |
33 | Too few peers to compare |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36482 |
31 | Too few peers to compare |
| Creation of artery-vein connection using tube graft for hemodialysis | Procedure | 36830 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
480 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other thoracic surgery specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Relocation of major upper arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis 1
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hurwitz specialize in?
Dr. Hurwitz is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Glendale, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hurwitz located?
Dr. Hurwitz is listed at 1019 S Central Ave Suite 530, Glendale, CA 91204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hurwitz's phone number?
The number on file is (818) 244-4374. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hurwitz's NPI number?
Dr. Hurwitz's National Provider Identifier is 1750383766. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Hurwitz go to medical school?
Dr. Hurwitz attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hurwitz been practicing?
Dr. Hurwitz has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hurwitz do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hurwitz performs procedures including relocation of major upper arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis, revision of hemodialysis graft and removal of tunneled central venous tube; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hurwitz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hurwitz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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