Brian Hitt, M.D., PH.D.

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

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.

(949) 824-8600Irvine, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 12 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Irvine12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 1223dNPPES updated 2023-01-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1 Medical Plaza Drive, Irvine, CA 92697-3201

CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

100/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

98.8%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16 pts)

Top 6% of reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

593

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription 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.

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 Alzheimer's / Dementia.

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

Alzheimer's / Dementia
71%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
40%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+4%)36%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 16, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 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)

Practice Footprint

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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Virtual Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Care With Brian Hitt

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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