Brian Minkus, D.O.
NPI 1235165507 · Family Medicine Physician · Artesia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Minkus, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Artesia, CA (NPI 1235165507).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235165507
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20A5897 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
248 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 199 | $158 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 49 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $140–$158 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 116 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 437 | 136 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 281 | 69 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 187 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 175 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 144 | 45 |
| Alprazolam | 137 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$374 across 17 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-25
- Last updated
- 2015-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Minkus's NPI number?
- Brian Minkus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235165507, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Minkus's specialty?
- Brian Minkus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Minkus located?
- Brian Minkus's practice location on file with NPPES is 18502 Gridley Rd, Artesia, CA 90701-5436.
- What is Brian Minkus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Minkus is (562) 865-6160.
- Does Brian Minkus accept Medicare?
- Brian Minkus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Minkus's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Minkus's NPI (1235165507) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.