Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michelle O'Brien, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · West Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1073956538
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 140&350
West Columbia, SC 291694800
(803) 936-7230
fax (803) 936-8097
Mailing address
Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 13, 2024
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #82433

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073956538. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,254
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$102,278
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 242 149 $7
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 193 143 $122
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 176 138 $85
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 154 96 $49
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 131 98 $34
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 73 52 $53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 71 71 $106
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 71 71 $159
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 43 41 $409
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 37 30 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in West Columbia Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,136
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Acumed LLC 3 $1,136.25

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,047
Food and Beverage
$89

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
193
Patients
174
Total drug cost
$1,454
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 62 61 $957
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 57 55 $117
Meloxicam Generic 26 14 $83
Prednisone Generic 19 17 $66
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 18 16 $143
Methylprednisolone Generic 11 11 $88

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michelle O'Brien's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle O'Brien practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Michelle O'Brien practice?
Dr. Michelle O'Brien practices at 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 140&350, West Columbia, SC 291694800. Office phone: 8039367230.
What is Dr. Michelle O'Brien's NPI?
Dr. Michelle O'Brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073956538, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michelle O'Brien accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michelle O'Brien accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michelle O'Brien commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.