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MITCHELL HORWITZ
NPI 1710040589
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Durham, NC

Active since December 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2100 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 620-4467 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mitchell Horwitz NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MITCHELL HORWITZ (NPI 1710040589) is an individual infectious disease provider in Durham, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710040589
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameMITCHELL HORWITZ
Location Address2100 ERWIN RDDurham, NC 27710-0001
Mailing Address2100 Erwin Rd, Duke University Medical Center - Dumc 3961Durham, NC 27710-0001
Phone(919) 620-4467
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1710040589 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mitchell Horwitz is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5092839043
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100828000054
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
72 services38 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
37 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
22 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NICOLAS DEL RIO AESCHLIMANN M.D.
Anesthesiology
2100 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
MR. GILBERT HOLMES CIOCCI
Pediatrics
2100 ERWIN RD, DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - DUMC 3350
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 668-1100
VINOD PRASAD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
2100 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 620-4467
VIRGINIA KRAUS
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
2100 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 620-4467
DR. SCOTT COUSINS MD
Ophthalmology
2100 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
CINDY BLACK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2100 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 620-4467
DONALD MOEDE
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2100 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 620-4467
THOMAS D'AMICO M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2100 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 620-4467

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Mitchell Horwitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mitchell Horwitz is 1710040589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Where is Mitchell Horwitz located?

Mitchell Horwitz practices at 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 620-4467.

What is Mitchell Horwitz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Mitchell Horwitz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mitchell Horwitz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Mitchell Horwitz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Mitchell Horwitz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Mitchell Horwitz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mitchell Horwitz is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mitchell Horwitz was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.