Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cara Obrien, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Winston Salem, NC

  • NPI 1326224908
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 271570001
(336) 716-9252
fax (336) 716-0030
Additional location
2100 Erwin RD, Erwin Road
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 684-8111
Additional location
601 N Elm St
High Point, NC 272624331
(336) 878-6000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 5, 2025
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2008-00770 · North Carolina #122362

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326224908. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
62
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$4,670
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 39 18 $75
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 12 12 $77
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 11 11 $73

In context: peer comparison

Among 64 peers in Winston Salem Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
52
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$959
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 25 0 $396
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 15 0 $246
Sertraline Hcl Generic 12 0 $317

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cara Obrien's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Obrien practices Hospitalist Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Cara Obrien practice?
Dr. Cara Obrien practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271570001. Office phone: 3367169252.
What is Dr. Cara Obrien's NPI?
Dr. Cara Obrien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326224908, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Obrien accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Obrien accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Obrien commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238); Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (HCPCS 49083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.