Craig Geoffrey Hurwitz, M.D.
Craig Geoffrey Hurwitz is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Plattsburgh, NY with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 30 years in internal medicine, Craig Geoffrey Hurwitz, M.D. is a long-established nephrologist in Plattsburgh. A State University of New York Downstate Medical Center graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.83/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 22% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
52 Tom Miller Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1252
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202383.83/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.09%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
1.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
634
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
262
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,279
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $585k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$832 received from industry
36 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Craig Geoffrey Hurwitz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
52 Tom Miller Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Craig Geoffrey Hurwitz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Craig Geoffrey Hurwitz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Plattsburgh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Craig Geoffrey Hurwitz
NPI records show Dr. Hurwitz as active with telehealth listed in Plattsburgh, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 324-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
52 Tom Miller Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1252
Mailing Address
52 Tom Miller Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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