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DR. JAMES E. O'BRIEN JR. M.D.
NPI 1528017746
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Kansas City, MO

Active since May 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2401 GILLHAM RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 234-3000(816) 302-9939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. James E. O'brien Jr. M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES E. O'BRIEN JR. M.D. (NPI 1528017746) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2001013807) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528017746
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES E. O'BRIEN JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address2401 GILLHAM RDKansas City, MO 64108-4619
Mailing Address2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · (816) 234-3580
Phone(816) 234-3000
Fax(816) 302-9939
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1528017746 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2001013807✔ Licensed in KS · 0436344
Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

2401 GILLHAM RD, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid205353402MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James E. O'brien Jr. M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64108 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$168.52 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $42.13 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.10 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $17.27 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JAMES F DANIEL MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3016
MICHELLE L ROACH CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3080
DR. DALE E JARKA M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3693
MICHAEL F ARTMAN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
2401 GILLHAM RD, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3370
ROBYN A LIVINGSTON MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
DR. IKECHUKWU I EKEKEZIE MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 802-1200
MRS. ANDREA MICHELLE ATHERTON M.S.
Genetic Counselor, MS
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3290
MR. MICHAEL L. BEGLEITER M.S., C.G.C.
Genetic Counselor, MS
2401 GILLHAM RD, CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3290

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James O'brien's NPI number?

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1528017746, enumerated as an "individual" on May 06, 2006.

Where is the provider located?

The provider is located at 2401 GILLHAM RD KANSAS CITY, MO 64108 and the phone number is (816) 234-3000.

What is the provider's specialty?

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

What insurance does James O'brien accept?

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Medica,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.