James J O'brien, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Albany, NY

James J O'brien, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Albany, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Capital Physician Associates Pllc and his current practice location is Capital Cardiology Associates Pc, 7 Southwoods Blvd, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 292-6000.

James J O'brien is licensed to practice in New York (license number 203505) 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 1770578031.

Contact Information

James J O'brien, MD
Capital Cardiology Associates Pc, 7 Southwoods Blvd,
Albany, NY 12211-2526
(518) 292-6000
(518) 292-6050



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames J O'brien
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience36 Years
LocationCapital Cardiology Associates Pc, Albany, New York
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:
  • James J O'brien graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770578031
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/30/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385726777
  • Enrollment ID: I20091222000672

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James J O'brien such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770578031NPI-NPPES
01816733MedicaidNY
060067441OtherNYRR MEDICARE
1007527MedicaidVT
3128041MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 203505 (New York)Primary
207RC0001XInternal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 203505 (New York)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NYHospital
St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NYHospital
Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield, MAHospital
Columbia Memorial HospitalHudson, NYHospital
Samaritan HospitalTroy, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Capital Physician Associates Pllc125422824062

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameCapital Physician Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518952332
PECOS PAC ID: 1254228240
Enrollment ID: O20040303000953

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Entity NameCapital Physician Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518952332
PECOS PAC ID: 1254228240
Enrollment ID: O20220512001887

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. James J O'brien is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James J O'brien, MD
Capital Cardiology Associates Pc, 7 Southwoods Blvd,
Albany, NY 12211-2526

Ph: (518) 292-6000
James J O'brien, MD
Capital Cardiology Associates Pc, 7 Southwoods Blvd,
Albany, NY 12211-2526

Ph: (518) 292-6000

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