James O'Brien, MD
NPI 1770578031 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James O'Brien, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1770578031).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770578031
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 203505 (NY)
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 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
8,638 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 953 | $96 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 936 | $20 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 734 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 653 | $122 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 587 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 75 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,428 | 451 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 1,235 | 384 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 899 | 285 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 777 | 242 |
| Ezetimibe | 673 | 203 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 589 | 182 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$325 across 37 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
- 2005-09-13
- Last updated
- 2015-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is James O'Brien's NPI number?
- James O'Brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770578031, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James O'Brien's specialty?
- James O'Brien is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James O'Brien located?
- James O'Brien's practice location on file with NPPES is Capital Cardiology Associates PC, Albany, NY 12211-2526.
- What is James O'Brien's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James O'Brien is (518) 292-6000.
- Does James O'Brien accept Medicare?
- James 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 James O'Brien's NPI active?
- Yes — James O'Brien's NPI (1770578031) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.