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Dr. Brian Peter First, MD

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(115 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Professional interests include: women's health issues, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and more.

4282 Genesee Avenue Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 292-0108

Dr. Brian Peter First, MD is an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Dr. Brian Peter First, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Office Locations

Sharp Memorial Hospital

4282 Genesee Avenue Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 292-0108

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Some issues Dr. Brian Peter First, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diabetes management

By Affordability:

fecal occult blood test

screening fecal occult blood test

screening stool guaiac test

stool guaiac test

stool tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brian Peter First, MD performed more diabetes management procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for fecal occult blood test (FOBT), screening fecal occult blood test (FOBT), screening stool guaiac test (gFOBT), stool guaiac test (gFOBT), and stool tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

A1C test

diabetes screening

glycated protein test

urine tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brian Peter First, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for A1C test, diabetes screening, glycated protein test, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

A1C test

fecal occult blood test

finger stick glucose test

impacted ear wax removal

lab tests

screening stool guaiac test

screening test

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brian Peter First, MD performed more A1C test, fecal occult blood test (FOBT), finger stick glucose test, impacted ear wax removal, lab tests, screening stool guaiac test (gFOBT), and screening test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood glucose tests, blood tests, diabetes management, glucose tests, lab tests, and urinalysis 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 Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were nursing home care, blood draw, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	295
breast exam	12
diabetes management	123
doctor visit	2689
ear procedures	14
gynecologic procedures	12
lab tests	235
nursing home care	364
preventive care	78

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were blood draw, nursing home care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	302
breast exam	11
diabetes management	162
doctor visit	2715
ear procedures	14
gynecologic procedures	11
lab tests	264
nursing home care	271
preventive care	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	608

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	68
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	233
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were blood draw, lab tests, nursing home care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	322
diabetes management	186
doctor visit	2961
ear procedures	27
lab tests	302
nursing home care	295
preventive care	125

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	595

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	67
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	242
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests, diabetes management and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	387
diabetes management	242
doctor visit	2855
ear procedures	29
lab tests	370
nursing home care	191
preventive care	124

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	716
Female	1244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1544
Black	0
Hispanic	168
Asian	136
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	658
From 75 to 84	666
85 and over	518
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were blood draw, lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	340
diabetes management	118
doctor visit	2159
ear procedures	23
lab tests	190
preventive care	68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	54
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	210
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were blood draw, lab tests, diabetes management and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	352
diabetes management	132
doctor visit	2448
ear procedures	15
lab tests	175
nursing home care	85
preventive care	66

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	537

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	0
Hispanic	72
Asian	65
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	216
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	324
diabetes management	216
doctor visit	1994
ear procedures	21
lab tests	337
nursing home care	56
preventive care	131

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	562
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	58
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	207
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were blood draw, lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	374
diabetes management	207
doctor visit	2229
lab tests	362
preventive care	133

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	0
Hispanic	69
Asian	57
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	202
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	292
diabetes management	166
doctor visit	1841
ear procedures	14
lab tests	315
preventive care	106

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	57
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	194
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were blood draw, lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	612
diabetes management	353
doctor visit	2354
ear procedures	28
lab tests	545
preventive care	184

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	64
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	200
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	953
diabetes management	700
doctor visit	1841
ear procedures	49
lab tests	1064
preventive care	368

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	428

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	53
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	184
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated as an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA were blood draw, lab tests, diabetes management and nursing home care.

blood draw	413
breast exam	11
diabetes management	236
doctor visit	2371
ear procedures	23
gynecologic procedures	11
lab tests	378
nursing home care	210
preventive care	132

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Peter First, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	61
Non-Hispanic White	650
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	70
Other	33

**Age**
75 to 84	297
85 and over	218
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	276

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Peter First, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Peter First, MD graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He completed residency at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. He is certified by the Internal medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Residency: Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

Board Certification: Internal medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Peter First, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brian Peter First, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Self-Pay/Uninsured, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Sharp Health Plan, Health Net, Medicare and Community Health Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brian Peter First, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Self-Pay/Uninsured

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Sharp Health Plan

Health Net

Medicare

Community Health Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian Peter First, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 115 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian Peter First, 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 Peter First, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$6,916 ELIQUIS $193	COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS $87	EUCRISA $73	CHANTIX $43	COLOGUARD $39	Other $6,481
Amgen Inc.	$1,418 Prolia $777	Repatha $578	Aimovig $50	$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,407 XARELTO $600	INVOKANA $469	meters $178	OneTouch $127	Blood Glucose Meters $16	Other $17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$1,370 TOUJEO $657	SOLIQUA 100/33 $225	LANTUS $214	AFREZZA $68	TZIELD $58	Other $147
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,044 Ozempic $374	RYBELSUS $307	Tresiba $123	NovoLog $81	Wegovy $36	Other $123
Other	$13,862 ZENPEP $614	AFREZZA $532	JARDIANCE $446	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $414	LINZESS $402	Other $11,454

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$19,143
Consulting Fee	$6,423
Education	$449

Research Payments

Dr. Brian Peter First, MD has received 194 research payments totaling $289,372.

Biography

Dr. Brian First specializes in adult endocrinology and practices in San Diego, CA. In addition to English, Dr. First (or staff) speaks Spanish and Afrikaans. Areas of expertise for Dr. First include depression, physical disabilities, and women's health issues. He is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp HealthCare. After attending the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg for medical school, Dr. First completed his residency training at Charity Hospital, New Orleans and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. He is rated highly by his patients. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem. According to Sharp HealthCare, Dr. First is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA.