Billy Try Hour, M.D.
Also practices: HOSPITALIST, INTERNAL MEDICINE
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
Older · 1738dNPPES updated 2021-08-02 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11550 Indian Hills Rd Suite 371, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1200
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 = better3.72%
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 = better86.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
637
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
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
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
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$525 received from industry
23 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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.
Board certified · Aug 1, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
17 years in practice
Experienced
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
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184017
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual 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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Billy Try Hour
Practice Location
11550 Indian Hills Rd Suite 371, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1200
Mailing Address
11550 Indian Hills Rd Suite 371, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1200
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