Dr. Brian Hopkins, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hopkins completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Urology.
Dr. Hopkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hopkins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hopkins’s office at (925) 378-4517.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hopkins?
Dr. Brian Hopkins, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hopkins empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Genitourinary Cancer, Reconstructive Surgery, Urologic Cancer, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Fresno/CA community, Dr. Hopkins is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hopkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Urology | Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center | USC Department of Surgery
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Hopkins board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Hopkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Hopkins speak?
Dr. Hopkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hopkins treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Hopkins diagnoses, treats, and manages
a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized
insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated
by Dr. Hopkins. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience
and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Prostatic Carcinoma
Prostate Gland Cancer
Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
BPH with LUTS
Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
Kidney Stones
Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
Kidney Disease
Ureteral Disorder
Renal Calculi
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Calculi
Hydronephrosis due to Stones
Kidney Stone Obstruction
Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
N200: Calculus of kidney
N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
Also known as:
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Urge Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence
Stress Incontinence
Leakage with Coughing
Bladder Leakage with Activity
Urge Incontinence
Overactive Bladder
Sudden Urge to Urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
N3941: Urge incontinence
Also known as:
Urinary Retention
Urine and Urination
Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
Elevated PSA Level
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Disease
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
Prostate Problems
High Prostate Specific Antigen
Abnormal PSA Test
Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
Cervix Disorder
Pelvic Floor Disorder
Partial uterine prolapse
Incomplete uterine descent
Uterovaginal prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse
Also known as:
Cystocele
Pelvic Floor Disorder
Fallen Bladder
Bladder Prolapse
Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
N8111: Cystocele, midline
Also known as:
Urinary Tract Infection
UTI
Bladder infection
Kidney infection
Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
Bladder Cancer
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
Kidney Disease
Ureteral Disorder
Kidney and Ureter Problems
Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
Enlarged Prostate
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
BPH
Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
Sudden Urge to Urinate
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary urgency
Urgent need to pee
Overactive bladder symptom
ICD-10 Codes:
R3915: Urgency of urination
Also known as:
Postmenopausal Vaginitis
Menopause
Vaginitis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
ICD-10 Codes:
N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
Also known as:
Kidney Cancer
Renal cancer
Kidney carcinoma
Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
Asymptomatic Menopause
Menopause
Menopausal Transition
Postmenopause
Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
What procedures does Dr. Hopkins perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Hopkins performs a variety of medical procedures.
This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights
the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hopkins. It provides insight
into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters
from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
Stress Incontinence Sling
Urethral Sling Procedure
Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
Laparoscopic Colpopexy
Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse
CPT Codes:
57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)
Also known as:
Rectocele Repair
Pelvic Floor Mesh Insertion
Posterior Colporrhaphy
Repair of Rectal Prolapse
Perineorrhaphy
Vaginal Mesh Repair
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Mesh Surgery
Pelvic Floor Prosthesis Placement
CPT Codes:
57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
57267: Insertion of mesh or other prosthesis for repair of pelvic floor defect, each site (anterior, posterior compartment), vaginal approach (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
Cystocele and rectocele repair
Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Partial Hysterectomy with Tube/Ovary Removal
Hysterectomy
Laparoscopy
Keyhole partial hysterectomy
Minimally invasive supracervical hysterectomy
Laparoscopic uterus removal with ovaries/tubes
CPT Codes:
58542: Laparoscopy, surgical, supracervical hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy and Stone Breaking
ESWL
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
Bladder scope for stones
Kidney stone breaking with stent
Ureteral stent placement for stones
Ureteroscopy with Lithotripsy
Bladder Scope with Stone Removal
Kidney Stone Laser Treatment
CPT Codes:
50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
52353: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization is included)
Also known as:
Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
Intravesical Chemotherapy
Bladder Drug Instillation
Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
CPT Codes:
52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
Also known as:
Bladder and Urethra Scope
Cystoscopy
Urethroscopy
Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
Double-J stent insertion
Gibbons stent placement
Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
Bladder Injection for Overactivity
Bladder Chemodenervation
Botox for Bladder
Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
Overactive Bladder Injection
CPT Codes:
52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder
Also known as:
Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
Cystourethroscopy for Stones
Ureteral Stone Manipulation
CPT Codes:
52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)
Also known as:
Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
Straight Catheterization
Intermittent Catheterization
Urine Retention Catheter
CPT Codes:
51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)
Also known as:
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
TURP Procedure
Prostate Resection Surgery
Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy
CPT Codes:
52601: Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)
55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed
64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming
Also known as:
Removal of Anal Skin Tags
Anal Papillae Excision
Perianal Skin Tag Removal
Anorectal Tag Excision
CPT Codes:
46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus
Does Dr. Hopkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Hopkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 378-4517 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hopkins accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Hopkins in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Hopkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hopkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891793980.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hopkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hopkins
What is Dr. Brian Hopkins's specialty?
Dr. Hopkins is a Urologist near Fresno, CA.
A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Hopkins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Hopkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hopkins is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their
excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through
a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise.
The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the
top 25% nationwide.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Brian Hopkins accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Hopkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Hopkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hopkins's office at (925) 378-4517 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Hopkins?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Hopkins have?
Dr. Brian Hopkins is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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