Billy Try Hour, M.D.

Hospitalist

Also practices: HOSPITALIST, INTERNAL MEDICINE

(818) 365-1194Mission Hills, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Billy Try Hour, M.D. in person in Mission Hills or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2010 — over 17 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 120 Hospitalist providers in CASee all Hospitalist in Mission Hills17+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 1738dNPPES updated 2021-08-02 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

11550 Indian Hills Rd Suite 371, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1200

Fax: (818) 898-3835
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.72%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)

3.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.9%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

637

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

253

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

833

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $122k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+24%)58%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+32%)54%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$525 received from industry

23 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Billy Try Hour's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 1, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 184017

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Virtual Hospitalist Care With Billy Try Hour

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Billy Try Hour for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Mission Hills required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Billy Try Hour

NPI records show Dr. Hour as active with telehealth listed in Mission Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 365-1194.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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