Dr James K Obrien, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Denver, CO

Dr James K Obrien, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Denver, Colorado. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice National Jewish Health and his current practice location is 1400 Jackson St, Denver, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (303) 388-4461.

Dr James K Obrien is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101252867) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1144244161.

Contact Information

Dr James K Obrien, MD
1400 Jackson St,
Denver, CO 80206-2761
(303) 388-4461
(303) 270-2206



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James K Obrien
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience37 Years
Location1400 Jackson St, Denver, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James K Obrien attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144244161
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153222393
  • Enrollment ID: I20101229000312

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James K Obrien such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144244161NPI-NPPES
01210590MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 0101252867 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
National Jewish HealthDenver, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
National Jewish Health4587577028220

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Entity NameNational Jewish Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326015777
PECOS PAC ID: 4587577028
Enrollment ID: O20031110000757

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James K Obrien, MD
1400 Jackson St,
Denver, CO 80206-2761

Ph: (303) 388-4461
Dr James K Obrien, MD
1400 Jackson St,
Denver, CO 80206-2761

Ph: (303) 388-4461

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