Bruce Hinton, PA-C
NPI 1447538236 · Medical Physician Assistant · Cathedral City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Hinton, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Cathedral City, CA (NPI 1447538236).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447538236
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA200691 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 114 | 15 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 94 | 16 |
| Omeprazole | 65 | 13 |
| Testosterone Enanthatebrand: Xyosted | 61 | 11 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 61 | — |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 56 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
- 2011-07-27
- Last updated
- 2020-10-20
- Certified
- 2020-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Hinton's NPI number?
- Bruce Hinton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447538236, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Hinton's specialty?
- Bruce Hinton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Bruce Hinton located?
- Bruce Hinton's practice location on file with NPPES is 68555 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234-3310.
- What is Bruce Hinton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Hinton is (760) 507-3310.
- Does Bruce Hinton accept Medicare?
- Bruce Hinton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Hinton's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Hinton's NPI (1447538236) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.