Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James O'Brien, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · South San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1780143024
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, CA 940803208
(650) 742-2000
Mailing address
1800 Harrison St Fl 7
Oakland, CA 946123466

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 9, 2024
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
California #A195340 · Illinois #125.073615 · Illinois #036164831

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780143024. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
97
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$11,005
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 39 37 $189
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 32 29 $8
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 26 26 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James O'Brien's medical specialty?
Dr. James O'Brien practices Emergency Medicine Physician in South San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. James O'Brien practice?
Dr. James O'Brien practices at 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 940803208. Office phone: 6507422000.
What is Dr. James O'Brien's NPI?
Dr. James O'Brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780143024, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James O'Brien accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James O'Brien accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James O'Brien commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.