Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1104960657
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1430 Tulane Ave, Dept. of Orthopaedics, Sl-32, Room 2070
New Orleans, LA 701122632
(504) 988-5770
fax (504) 988-3517

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 8, 2011
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD203048

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104960657. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
327
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$46,190
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 94 69 $97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 93 63 $66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 67 48 $47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 32 32 $134
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 15 14 $1,477
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 13 11 $34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in New Orleans Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$81,484
Transactions
75
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 55 $62,366.12
Exactech, INC. 10 $18,719.19
Medacta USA, INC. 3 $170.00
Encore Medical, Lp 3 $109.02
Stryker Corporation 1 $74.55
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $18.58
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $13.69
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $13.33

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$65,743
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$6,675
Travel and Lodging
$5,798
Food and Beverage
$3,269

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
490
Patients
161
Total drug cost
$3,603
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 128 60 $692
Tramadol Hcl Generic 84 30 $281
Meloxicam Generic 50 22 $241
Gabapentin Generic 41 0 $994
Prednisone Generic 36 27 $99
Naproxen Generic 29 0 $233
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 24 0 $184
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 20 11 $106
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 19 0 $201
Celecoxib Generic 16 0 $264

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael O'Brien's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael O'Brien practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Michael O'Brien practice?
Dr. Michael O'Brien practices at 1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 701122632. Office phone: 5049885770.
What is Dr. Michael O'Brien's NPI?
Dr. Michael O'Brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104960657, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael O'Brien accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael O'Brien accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael O'Brien commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.