LINDA S. O'BRIEN MD
NPI 1790744696
Hospitalist in North Wilkesboro, NC

Q: What is Linda O'brien's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda O'brien is 1790744696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2006.

Q: What is Linda O'brien's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda O'brien was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled

1370 W D ST, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659(336) 716-2255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Aug 8, 2019, Feb 15, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Linda S. O'brien Md NPPES

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

LINDA S. O'BRIEN MD (NPI 1790744696) is an individual hospitalist provider in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200101584) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Lenoir.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790744696

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameLINDA S. O'BRIENCredential: MD

Location Address1370 W D STNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3506

Mailing Address321 Mulberry Street, Sw, Medical Staff ServicesLenoir, NC 28645 · (828) 757-5965 · Fax (828) 757-5104

Phone(336) 716-2255

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1790744696 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 200101584

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 200101584 (NC)

1370 W D ST, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1321 Mulberry Street, SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Phone (828) 757-5504 · Fax (828) 757-5501

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid89130NGNC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas 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)

Linda S. O'brien Md 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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

66 services65 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28659 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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.

WILLIAM ARNOLD STELLAR MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Wilkes County (336) 651-8100

JEFFREY WAREN HINSHAW PAC

Physician Assistant

1370 W D ST
N WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Wilkes County (336) 716-2255

MARY JANE LEWIS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1370 W D ST
N WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Wilkes County (336) 651-8100

DR. WHITNEY MARIE PLUNKETT M.D.

Emergency Medicine

1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Wilkes County (336) 716-2255

DR. ALICE MARIE HORRELL DO

Emergency Medicine

1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Wilkes County (336) 716-2255

DENNIS KIMBLETON MD

Emergency Medicine

1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Wilkes County (336) 651-8100

MR. WUN CHI AUGUSTIN D.O.

Emergency Medicine

1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Wilkes County (336) 716-2255

MR. JOSHUA ISAAC TROYER CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Wilkes County (336) 651-8100

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 Linda O'brien's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda O'brien is 1790744696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2006.

Where is Linda O'brien located?

Linda O'brien practices at 1370 W D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. The listed phone number is (336) 716-2255.

What is Linda O'brien's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Linda O'brien enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Linda O'brien accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next list Linda 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 Linda O'brien was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.