2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1356374219 MD
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PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in RALEIGH, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
97K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.6839/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.7K
40 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6839/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 96,803 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.6839/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
97K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

89 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 6 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2006

NPI 1356374219

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Rare

96 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

96,803 2993% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,130

MIPS final score

88.6839/100 5.5839% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.6839/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 88.6839/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.7%
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 88.6839/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3000 NEW BERN AVE, RALEIGH, NC, 27610, with a listed phone of (919) 350-8779. NPI 1356374219 was issued on 07/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what O'BRIEN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 96,803 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,855 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5.3 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.6839/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.3177), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 96 enrolled providers across 31 states and an average of 3,130 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610

Provider Details

NPI 1356374219
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

88.6839
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.3177
Quality
66.75
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC
LOUISBURG, NC
CAROLINA REHABILITATION AND SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, PA
RALEIGH, NC
LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
DURHAM, NC
PROACTIVE THERAPY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
WILSON, NC
SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC
CARY, NC
WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP LLC
RALEIGH, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.7K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 96,803 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

96,803
Total Claims
$5.3M
Total Drug Cost
1,855
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
97,130
Total Day Supply
1,423,259
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$1.6M
Opioid Claims
22 (0.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
1,778

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.06
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 242, 65-74: 543, 75-84: 591, 85+: 479

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
5,219
Amlodipine Besylate
4,115
Gabapentin
3,505
Eliquis
Apixaban
3,201
Levothyroxine Sodium
2,800
Pravastatin Sodium
2,788
Lisinopril
2,557
Omeprazole
2,315
Furosemide
2,119
Carvedilol
2,089

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

96
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
31
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
3,130
Avg Claims per Provider

PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's 96,803 claims are above the specialty average of 3,130.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as O'BRIEN.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's specialty?
PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in RALEIGH, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD wrote 96,803 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5.3M in drug costs for 1,855 beneficiaries.
What is PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6839/100 (Quality: 77.3177). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD located?
PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD is located at 3000 NEW BERN AVE, RALEIGH, NC, 27610. Phone: (919) 350-8779.
What is PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's NPI number?
PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356374219, issued on 07/07/2006.
Does PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.7M in brand drug costs.
Does PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.0%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 96 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 31 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 3,130 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD accept Medicare?
PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 96,803 Part D claims and 1,855 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's credentials?
PATRICK O'BRIEN, MD's NPI is 1356374219 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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