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Unclaimed ProfileAbout PICKENS
Brian E Pickens, MD is a healthcare provider in Gainesville, FL specializing in general surgery. Brian trained at University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1997. Brian is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 762 services to 700 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (352) 331-1201
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1143 NW 64TH TER
Gainesville, FL 32605
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
762 services · 700 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery | Procedure | 38900 |
35 |
| Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm | Procedure | 38525 |
33 |
| Partial removal of breast | Procedure | 19301 |
31 |
| Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | Procedure | 49505 |
29 |
| Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | Procedure | 47563 |
26 |
| Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm | Procedure | 14301 |
18 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
16 |
| Simple complete removal of breast | Procedure | 19303 |
12 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
16 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
190 |
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 general surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other general surgeons in Gainesville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Pickens's specialty?
Dr. Pickens is a general surgeon in Gainesville, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Pickens?
Dr. Pickens is listed at 1143 NW 64TH TER, Gainesville, FL 32605. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Pickens?
The number on file is (352) 331-1201. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pickens?
Dr. Pickens's National Provider Identifier is 1093712895. 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
What is Dr. Pickens's medical education?
Dr. Pickens attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pickens have?
Dr. Pickens has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Pickens known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pickens performs procedures including imaging of lymph nodes during surgery, biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm and partial removal of breast; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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