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Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD

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(1306 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Albany Medical College (2005)

Professional interests include: urologic (genitourinary) disorders

4060 4th Avenue Suite #310
San Diego, CA

(619) 297-4707

Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD is an urologist in San Diego, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Albany Medical College in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD is affiliated with Unio Specialty Care, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Health, Unio Specialty Care, Optum Care Network-SDPMG, Mercy Physicians Medical Group and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Office Locations

4060 4th Avenue Suite #310
San Diego, CA

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Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

4060 Fourth Avenue #310
San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 297-4707

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

chronic care

lab tests

By Affordability:

anal sphincter electromyography

electrodiagnostic testing

electromyography

electrophysiological study

lab tests

urethral sphincter electromyography

urinalysis

urine tests

uroflowmetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD performed more chronic care, and lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anal sphincter electromyography, electrodiagnostic testing, electromyography (EMG), electrophysiological (EP) study, lab tests, urethral sphincter electromyography, urinalysis, urine tests, and uroflowmetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, injections and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	185
injections	24
lab tests	86
minimally invasive procedures	13
potassium test	19
urologic procedures	85

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	47
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1036
hormone therapy	92
lab tests	830
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	157
minor procedures	44
potassium test	31
stent placement (stenting)	22
urologic procedures	434

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	18
Hispanic	54
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	141
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
blood draw	12
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	773
hormone therapy	65
injections	29
lab tests	661
laser treatment	16
minimally invasive procedures	168
minor procedures	32
urologic procedures	327

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	22
Hispanic	64
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	91
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	679
hormone therapy	28
hospital care	11
injections	25
inpatient care	11
lab tests	573
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	127
minor procedures	11
potassium test	25
urologic procedures	328

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	778
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	728
Black	36
Hispanic	100
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	142
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	671
hospital care	13
injections	14
inpatient care	13
lab tests	509
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	180
minor procedures	15
neurostimulation	65
urologic procedures	256

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	18
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	56
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	634
injections	13
lab tests	468
laser treatment	18
minimally invasive procedures	219
minor procedures	24
neurostimulation	103
urologic procedures	241

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	17
Hispanic	67
Asian	14
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	57
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	676
hospital care	12
injections	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	585
laser treatment	17
minimally invasive procedures	214
minor procedures	15
neurostimulation	104
urologic procedures	268

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	461
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	26
Hispanic	69
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	59
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	28
catheterization	23
doctor visit	733
hospital care	25
injections	20
inpatient care	25
lab tests	656
laser treatment	28
minimally invasive procedures	222
neurostimulation	93
potassium test	26
urologic procedures	322

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	26
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	49
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
doctor visit	579
hospital care	14
injections	13
inpatient care	14
lab tests	501
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	236
neurostimulation	134
potassium test	17
urologic procedures	219

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	415
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	29
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	57
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	20
doctor visit	596
hospital care	11
injections	18
inpatient care	11
lab tests	545
laser treatment	20
minimally invasive procedures	169
neurostimulation	79
urologic procedures	212

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	25
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	52
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	11
chronic care	37
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	662
injections	22
lab tests	520
minimally invasive procedures	167
minor procedures	13
neurostimulation	76
potassium test	26
urologic procedures	317

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	20
Hispanic	65
Asian	19
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	50
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

ablation	18
anorectal procedures	11
blood draw	12
catheterization	29
chronic care	37
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	656
hormone therapy	61
hospital care	14
injections	19
inpatient care	14
lab tests	539
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	170
minor procedures	22
neurostimulation	93
potassium test	24
stent placement (stenting)	22
urologic procedures	273

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD.

**Gender**
Female	102
Male	426

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	402
Hispanic	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	17

**Age**
85 and over	68
75 to 84	170
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	238

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 2005. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (2005)

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology (2014)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Unio Specialty Care

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Scripps Health

Unio Specialty Care

Optum Care Network-SDPMG

Mercy Physicians Medical Group

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 1306 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Teleflex LLC	$2,566 Urolift System $2,412	Urolift $155
Coloplast Corp	$2,178 PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $1,203	TITAN $478	SPEEDICATH $285	CONTINENCE CARE $140	SenSura Mio $31	Other $41
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,510 Myrbetriq $440	Vesicare $440	XTANDI $373	Veozah $29	$228
NeoTract Inc.	$1,283 Urolift $1,029	Urolift - UL400 $233	Urolift System $21
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$1,153 XIAFLEX $660	Aveed $291	VALSTAR $61	FORTESTA $56	TESTOPEL $50	Other $34
Other	$8,158 BOTOX $963	AquaBeam Robotic System $641	Androgel $410	XTANDI $408	Axonics $377	Other $5,360

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,969
Education	$2,115
Honoraria	$1,000
Travel and Lodging	$700
Gift	$64

Research Payments

Dr. Brian M. Dicks, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $18.

Biography

Dr. Brian Dicks is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). His education and training includes medical school at Albany Medical College and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). In Dr. Dicks's practice, he is particularly interested in urologic (genitourinary) disorders. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. His professional affiliations include Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, and Unio Specialty Care. Scripps Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA.