Carolyn O'Brien, PA-C
NPI 1548211287 · Medical Physician Assistant · Puyallup, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolyn O'Brien, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Puyallup, WA (NPI 1548211287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548211287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA10004610 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,294 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,075 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 400 | $85 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 287 | $52 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 117 | $92 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 112 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 169 | 77 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 92 | 63 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 54 | 36 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 46 | 33 |
| Fluorouracil | 46 | 42 |
| Metronidazole | 38 | 22 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 30 | 13 |
| Ciclopirox | 27 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,254 across 54 records (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
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2013-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolyn O'Brien's NPI number?
- Carolyn O'Brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548211287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolyn O'Brien's specialty?
- Carolyn O'Brien is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carolyn O'Brien located?
- Carolyn O'Brien's practice location on file with NPPES is 1703 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371-7590.
- What is Carolyn O'Brien's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolyn O'Brien is (253) 848-3000.
- Does Carolyn O'Brien accept Medicare?
- Carolyn 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 Carolyn O'Brien's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolyn O'Brien's NPI (1548211287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.