Kevin Richard Hiler, MD

Surgery

Kevin Richard Hiler is a Surgery specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(415) 601-4186San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Kevin Richard Hiler, MD in person in San Francisco or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 368 Surgery providers in CASee all Surgery in San Francisco47+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3923dNPPES updated 2015-08-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3838 California St Suite 612, San Francisco, CA 94118-1522

Fax: (415) 358-4485
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

51.82%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+46.7 pts)

51.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

183

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

67

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

110

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Cancer
21%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%
Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-2%)20%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$22 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Kevin Richard Hiler's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1979

    University of Texas Medical Branch

  2. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Class of 1979)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 184015

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Virtual Surgery Care With Kevin Richard Hiler

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kevin Richard Hiler for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Francisco 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 Kevin Richard Hiler

NPI records show Dr. Hiler as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 601-4186.

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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