DR. BRIAN HITT M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1225449796
Psychiatry & Neurology - Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry in Irvine, CA

Active since May 18, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE, IRVINE, CA 92697(949) 824-8600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 17, 2023, Sep 20, 2021, Jun 24, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Brian Hitt M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BRIAN HITT M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1225449796) is an individual behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry provider in Irvine, California, licensed in California (A173018) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Orange, and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225449796
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084B0040X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN HITTCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVEIrvine, CA 92697-3201
Mailing Address200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300Orange, CA 92868-3219 · (714) 456-2986
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2023
NPI 1225449796 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Behavioral Neurology & NeuropsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084B0040X
License Licensed in CA · A173018
Definition

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.

1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE, Irvine, CA 92697

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1101 The City Dr SOrange, CA 92868-3201 · Phone (714) 456-7890

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Brian Hitt M.d., Ph.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4688919152
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210624002393
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
285 services248 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
122 services90 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
118 services118 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
106 services95 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
104 services96 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
41 services40 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92697 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.4
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurocritical Care)
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Clinical Neuropsychologist
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Brian Hitt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Hitt is 1225449796. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2014.

Where is Brian Hitt located?

Brian Hitt practices at 1 Medical Plaza Drive, Irvine, CA 92697. The listed phone number is (949) 824-8600.

What is Brian Hitt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084B0040X.

Is Brian Hitt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Hitt is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Hitt was last updated on January 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.