MR. JAMES AUGUSTINE OBRIEN CRNA MSN
NPI 1811071335
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Newport News, VA

Active since October 24, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
2 BERNARDINE DR, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602(757) 886-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2026, Mar 19, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Mr. James Augustine Obrien Crna Msn NPPES

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

MR. JAMES AUGUSTINE OBRIEN CRNA MSN (NPI 1811071335) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Newport News, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0024168753) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811071335
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES AUGUSTINE OBRIENCredential: CRNA MSN
Location Address2 BERNARDINE DRNewport News, VA 23602-4404
Mailing Address104 Conway CtCary, NC 27513-9400 · (919) 467-7216
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1811071335 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0024168753✔ Licensed in NC · 072176✔ Licensed in NC · RN157538
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2 BERNARDINE DR, Newport News, VA 23602

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11638 Owen DrFayetteville, NC 28304-3424 · Phone (910) 615-5132 · Fax (910) 321-6236
Location 23000 New Bern Ave, Wake Med Hosp Critical Health Systems of North CarolinaRaleigh, NC 27610-9400 · Phone (919) 350-8820 · Fax (919) 350-7385

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. James Augustine Obrien Crna Msn is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2860458478
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041206000709, I20100617000482

Medicare Billing Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show James Obrien reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
10800 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE, SUITE 265
Richmond, VA 23235
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Commonwealth Anesthesia Associates PC
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3300 GALLOWS RD
Falls Church, VA 22042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 1,217 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pain Medicine
110 CAPCOM AVE STE 200
Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 652 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1834 GRAVES MILL ROAD
Forest, VA 24551
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 207 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
3643 N ROXBORO ST
Durham, NC 27704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 289 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
3500 ARENDELL ST
Morehead City, NC 28557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
803 TILGHMAN DR STE 200
Dunn, NC 28334
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 906 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and Virginia enrollments
  • 493 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340028
Location1638 Owen Drive P O Box 2000Fayetteville, NC 28302 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southeastern Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lumberton, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340050
Location300 W 27 St PO Box 1408Lumberton, NC 28359 · Robeson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mary Immaculate Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newport News, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490041
Location2 Bernardine DriveNewport News, VA 23602 · Newport News City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23602 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

Hospitalist
2 BERNARDINE DR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2 BERNARDINE DR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
2 BERNARDINE DR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602
Physician Assistant
2 BERNARDINE DR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602
Dietitian, Registered
2 BERNARDINE DR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602
Speech-Language Pathologist
2 BERNARDINE DR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602
Anesthesiology
2 BERNARDINE DR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
2 BERNARDINE DR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602

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 James Obrien's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Obrien is 1811071335. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is James Obrien located?

James Obrien practices at 2 Bernardine Dr, Newport News, VA 23602. The listed phone number is (757) 886-6000.

What is James Obrien's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is James Obrien enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Obrien is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Obrien's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Obrien reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Commonwealth Anesthesia Associates, P.C. (Richmond, VA), American Anesthesiology Of Virginia PC (Falls Church, VA), American Anesthesiology Of North Carolina, PLLC (Wake Forest, NC), Anesthesia Care Services, PA (Forest, VA), Regional Anesthesia, PLLC (Durham, NC) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Obrien's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Obrien accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list James Obrien 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.

Is James Obrien affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Obrien is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Southeastern Regional Medical Center and Mary Immaculate Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Obrien was last updated on July 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.