Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Hinds, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatopathology Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1386969608
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8899 University Center Ln, Suite 350
San Diego, CA 921221013
(858) 657-7297

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 28, 2016
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A130130

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386969608. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,232
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$622,651
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 4,783 2,696 $76
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 723 142 $8
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 391 203 $95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 359 277 $97
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 308 277 $109
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 295 280 $103
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 235 179 $55
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 235 161 $38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 205 167 $136
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 159 132 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 44 peers in San Diego Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 198. This provider delivers 42× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$39
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Chiesi USA, INC. 1 $39.00

By nature of payment

Education
$39

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
532
Patients
217
Total drug cost
$495,420
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketoconazole Generic 90 55 $1,957
Fluorouracil Generic 58 50 $4,830
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 48 22 $3,585
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 39 14 $1,453
Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens) (Secukinumab) Brand 34 0 $237,405
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 34 17 $427
Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) Brand 33 0 $151,627
Fluocinonide Generic 30 17 $1,940
Mupirocin Generic 30 16 $285
Fluconazole Generic 28 11 $436

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Hinds's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Hinds practices Dermatology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Brian Hinds practice?
Dr. Brian Hinds practices at 8899 University Center Ln, San Diego, CA 921221013. Office phone: 8586577297.
What is Dr. Brian Hinds's NPI?
Dr. Brian Hinds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386969608, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Hinds accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Hinds accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Hinds commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.