Physician Profile
Brian D. Hopkins, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hopkins
Based in Walnut Creek, CA, Brian D. Hopkins, MD is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Brian graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1994. According to Medicare claims data, Brian cared for 1,176 Medicare patients across 4,990 services. The services billed most often include bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. NPI 1891793980 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (925) 378-4517
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2637 SHADELANDS DR STE C
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
- Kidney cancer
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Kidney health
- Kidney Cyst
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,990 services · 1,176 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
119 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
117 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51701 |
74 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
53 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
26 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Creation of sling around urethra in female to control leakage | Procedure | 57288 |
21 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope | Procedure | 57425 |
20 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Plastic repair of vagina and tissue separating vagina, rectum, and bladder | Procedure | 57260 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other urologists in Walnut Creek 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hopkins specialize in?
Dr. Hopkins is an urologist in Walnut Creek, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hopkins located?
Dr. Hopkins is listed at 2637 Shadelands Dr Ste C, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hopkins's phone number?
The number on file is (925) 378-4517. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hopkins's NPI number?
Dr. Hopkins's National Provider Identifier is 1891793980. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Hopkins go to medical school?
Dr. Hopkins attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hopkins been practicing?
Dr. Hopkins has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hopkins do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hopkins performs procedures including diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder and insertion of temporary bladder tube; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan of pelvis and imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hopkins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hopkins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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