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KATHLEEN M O'BRIEN PA-C
NPI 1740623099
Physician Assistant in N Charleston, SC

Active since April 16, 2013PECOS Enrolled
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD, N CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 203-2245(843) 203-2244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 25, 2021, Oct 9, 2019, Oct 18, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kathleen M O'brien Pa-c NPPES

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

KATHLEEN M O'BRIEN PA-C (NPI 1740623099) is an individual physician assistant in N Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2569) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740623099
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHLEEN M O'BRIENCredential: PA-C
Location Address8901 UNIVERSITY BLVDN Charleston, SC 29406-9116
Mailing AddressPo Box 751649Charlotte, NC 28275-1649 · (843) 789-1620 · Fax (843) 724-2440
Phone(843) 203-2245
Fax(843) 203-2244
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 25, 2021
✔ NPI 1740623099 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 2569✔ Licensed in OR · PA168556
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD, N Charleston, SC 29406
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next.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)

Kathleen M O'brien Pa-c 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
24 services24 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 15

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

MR. DANIEL A CASKIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 552-4240
CHERYL ANN JONES
Nurse Practitioner
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
KARA LAPIN ELLIS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
MARCI H WOODS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
NASON MEDICAL CENTER II, LLC
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 300-3500
ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 789-1850
MRS. MONIQUE LYNNETTE SMITH NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK
Orthopaedic Surgery
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kathleen O'brien's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen O'brien is 1740623099. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2013.

Where is Kathleen O'brien located?

Kathleen O'brien practices at 8901 University Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 203-2245.

What is Kathleen O'brien's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Kathleen O'brien enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen O'brien is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Kathleen O'brien accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next list Kathleen O'brien as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathleen O'brien was last updated on January 25, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.