Brian Hitt, M.D., PH.D.
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry
Brian Hitt is a Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry specialist based in Irvine, CA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Brian Hitt, M.D., PH.D. has been part of the Irvine medical community since 2014 in group practice. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2014 and has 12+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer's/dementia (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
593
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
448
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,068
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $146k
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 Alzheimer's / Dementia.
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
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 16, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.
Taxonomy: 2084B0040X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300, Orange, CA 92868-3219
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194098
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brian Hitt for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, cognitive care — no travel to Irvine 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 Brian Hitt
NPI records show Dr. Hitt as active with telehealth listed in Irvine, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 824-8600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Brian Hitt
Practice Location
1 Medical Plaza Drive, Irvine, CA 92697-3201
Mailing Address
200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300, Orange, CA 92868-3219
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