Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Katherine O'Brien, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Internal Medicine Physician · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1033452479
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Im Palliative Medicine
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
(314) 454-7376
fax (314) 362-9878
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011
Chicago, IL 606742011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2025
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0002X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2023008636
Medicaid
MO #200129891

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033452479. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
422
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$53,281
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 113 82 $135
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 68 60 $133
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 53 39 $80
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 40 23 $174
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 40 40 $137
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 28 15 $113
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 21 15 $96
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 18 16 $55
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 16 16 $221
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 14 14 $47

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,065
Patients
384
Total drug cost
$73,890
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 397 77 $4,911
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 242 44 $2,628
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 190 41 $2,723
Lisinopril Generic 175 32 $1,613
Losartan Potassium Generic 145 30 $1,864
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 120 21 $2,065
Sertraline Hcl Generic 115 20 $1,637
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 108 18 $4,501
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 97 15 $1,432
Donepezil Hcl Generic 91 15 $1,635

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Katherine O'Brien's medical specialty?
Dr. Katherine O'Brien practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Katherine O'Brien practice?
Dr. Katherine O'Brien practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 631101003. Office phone: 3144547376.
What is Dr. Katherine O'Brien's NPI?
Dr. Katherine O'Brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033452479, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Katherine O'Brien accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Katherine O'Brien accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Katherine O'Brien commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99348). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.