Cara Obrien, MD
NPI 1326224908 · Hospitalist Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326224908
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 122362 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
106 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 64 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 30 | $157 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 12 | $101 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$157 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium | 15 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 13 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 12 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 12 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2100 Erwin RdErwin RoadDurham, NC 27710-0001Phone: (919) 684-8111
- 601 N Elm StHigh Point, NC 27262-4331Phone: (336) 878-6000Fax: (336) 716-0030
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-01-14
- Last updated
- 2025-12-05
- Certified
- 2025-12-05
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.