Brian Hopkins, MD
NPI 1891793980 · Urology Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Hopkins, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1891793980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891793980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A54799 (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
2,129 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,002 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 189 | $225 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 119 | $322 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 119 | $2 |
| Instillation of Anti-Cancer Drug Into Bladder51720 | 117 | $116 |
| Insertion of Temporary Bladder Tube51701 | 74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 41 | 36 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 29 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 27 | 22 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 26 | 21 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 23 | — |
| Apalutamidebrand: Erleada | 13 | — |
| Finasteride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,055 across 123 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
- 2005-07-12
- Last updated
- 2025-02-07
- Certified
- 2025-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Hopkins's NPI number?
- Brian Hopkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891793980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Hopkins's specialty?
- Brian Hopkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Hopkins located?
- Brian Hopkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 2637 Shadelands Dr Ste C, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512.
- What is Brian Hopkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Hopkins is (925) 378-4517.
- Does Brian Hopkins accept Medicare?
- Brian Hopkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Hopkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Hopkins's NPI (1891793980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.