Jack O'Brien, MD
NPI 1215594312 · Family Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jack O'Brien, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1215594312).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215594312
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R-11519 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
73 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 32 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 23 | $105 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 18 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$105 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 145 | 39 |
| Prednisone | 139 | 116 |
| Losartan Potassium | 104 | 33 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 101 | 34 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 90 | 28 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 87 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-05-23
- Last updated
- 2019-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jack O'Brien's NPI number?
- Jack O'Brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215594312, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jack O'Brien's specialty?
- Jack O'Brien is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jack O'Brien located?
- Jack O'Brien's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314-1505.
- What is Jack O'Brien's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jack O'Brien is (515) 282-5640.
- Does Jack O'Brien accept Medicare?
- Jack O'Brien is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jack O'Brien's NPI active?
- Yes — Jack O'Brien's NPI (1215594312) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.