Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph O'Brien, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Bethesda, MD

  • NPI 1437109907
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10215 Fernwood RD Ste 506
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 530-1010
fax (301) 897-8597
Additional location
2112 F St Nw, Suite 305
Washington, DC 200372715
(202) 251-7232
fax (202) 478-2577

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 9, 2023
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Maryland #D64482 · District of Columbia #MD036830

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437109907. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,792
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$628,075
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 634 389 $47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 382 305 $141
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views 350 287 $48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 325 237 $99
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 181 121 $46
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 139 77 $288
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 139 139 $184
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 105 46 $417
22558 Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc 61 61 $973
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back 52 51 $1,794

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Bethesda Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$294,068
Transactions
117
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, INC. 24 $171,690.02
Orthofix Medical, INC. 5 $100,914.23
Medtronic, INC. 26 $15,195.98
Providence Medical Technology, INC. 35 $2,657.84
Kuros Biosciences USA, INC 1 $800.00
Integrity Implants INC. Dba Accelus 6 $644.12
Xtant Medical INC 4 $423.46
Stryker Corporation 3 $388.64
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, INC. 1 $342.66
OssDsign Incorporated 5 $298.22
Carlsmed, INC. 2 $143.06
Precision Medical Products INC. 1 $137.06
4Web, INC. 1 $134.55
DeGen Medical, INC. 1 $130.83
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 2 $77.98

By nature of payment

Royalty or License
$269,536
Consulting Fee
$16,510
Food and Beverage
$5,382
Education
$1,375
Travel and Lodging
$1,266

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
250
Patients
161
Total drug cost
$2,247
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 76 61 $801
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 41 28 $358
Diazepam Generic 34 22 $149
Celecoxib Generic 30 18 $640
Gabapentin Generic 30 13 $126
Tramadol Hcl Generic 27 19 $102
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 0 $70

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph O'Brien's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph O'Brien practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Bethesda, MD.
Where does Dr. Joseph O'Brien practice?
Dr. Joseph O'Brien practices at 10215 Fernwood RD Ste 506, Bethesda, MD 20817. Office phone: 3015301010.
What is Dr. Joseph O'Brien's NPI?
Dr. Joseph O'Brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437109907, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph O'Brien accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph O'Brien accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph O'Brien commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views (HCPCS 72120). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.