Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cara O'Brien, MD
Urology Physician · Media, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. O'Brien
Dr. Cara O'Brien is an urology physician in Media, PA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. O'Brien performed 3,982 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. O'Brien received a total of $5,595 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 229 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. O'Brien is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 11 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in PA
$5,595 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,982
Medicare services
Top 15% in PA for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
1,400 | $5 | $8 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
633 | $97 | $309 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
616 | $2 | $12 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
502 | $8 | $103 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
148 | $52 | $145 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
143 | $66 | $215 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
87 | $8 | $12 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
86 | $120 | $414 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
66 | $65 | $425 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
56 | $66 | $170 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
38 | $62 | $258 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
38 | $10 | $144 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $109 | $323 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
31 | $46 | $179 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
31 | $141 | $697 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
27 | $45 | $139 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
22 | $82 | $288 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
11 | $27 | $372 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
11 | $167 | $544 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.8% high complexity
47.8% medium
51.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,595
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $799/year across 7 years
Top 26% in PA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
229
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,444
2023
$1,038
2022
$1,173
2021
$836
2020
$361
2019
$406
2018
$337
Payments by company (2024)
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$244
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$202
ABBVIE INC.
$199
Tolmar, Inc.
$115
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$114
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$89
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$87
Axonics, Inc.
$85
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$53
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$49
Boston Scientific Corporation
$47
Ambu Inc.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$34
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$17
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$14
Top 3 companies account for 44.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$758
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$678
Axonics, Inc.
$514
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$327
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$303
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$275
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$257
ABBVIE INC.
$238
PFIZER INC.
$222
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$219
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$196
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$195
Tolmar, Inc.
$166
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$145
AbbVie Inc.
$130
Boston Scientific Corporation
$126
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$122
Teleflex LLC
$94
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$76
Allergan, Inc.
$70
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$49
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
Ambu Inc.
$35
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$34
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$23
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$21
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$18
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$17
Baxter Healthcare
$16
Coloplast Corp
$14
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AKEEGA · AMS · AMS 700 · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · CAMCEVI · COSEAL · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GREENLIGHT · General - Erectile Dysfunction · General - Kidney Stone Disease · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LILETTA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · Nubeqa · OPDIVO · ORGOVYX · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · REZUM · Rezum Generator · TISSEEL · Titan · Trelstar · UroLift System · Veozah · XTANDI · Xofigo · Xtandi
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Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
297
County median income
$88,576
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. O'Brien is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in PA).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. O'Brien experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. O'Brien performed 1,400 botox injection, per unit services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. O'Brien receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. O'Brien received a total of $5,595 from 37 companies across 229 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. O'Brien's costs compare to other urology physicians in Media?
Dr. O'Brien's average Medicare payment per service is $32. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. O'Brien) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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