Patrick Oben, MD
NPI 1255617700 · Internal Medicine Physician · Iowa City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patrick Oben, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Iowa City, IA (NPI 1255617700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255617700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 66345 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
1,179 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 484 | $142 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 184 | $99 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 179 | $167 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 116 | $166 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 43 | $73 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 200 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 820 | 108 |
| Furosemide | 588 | 109 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 541 | 80 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 483 | 80 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 462 | 95 |
| Gabapentin | 447 | 81 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 424 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$121 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
- 2011-10-28
- Last updated
- 2025-01-10
- Certified
- 2025-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patrick Oben's NPI number?
- Patrick Oben's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255617700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patrick Oben's specialty?
- Patrick Oben is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Patrick Oben located?
- Patrick Oben's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245-2633.
- What is Patrick Oben's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patrick Oben is (319) 339-3551.
- Does Patrick Oben accept Medicare?
- Patrick Oben is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patrick Oben's NPI active?
- Yes — Patrick Oben's NPI (1255617700) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.