Chantal O'Brien, MD
Pain Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Chantal O'Brien is a Pain Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Aurora, CO with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEUROLOGY
With over 23 years in psychiatry & neurology, Chantal O'Brien, MD is a long-established pain medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist in Aurora. She graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.58/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 54% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Federal MIPS score higher than 50% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Colorado, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202397.58/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in ColoradoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.77%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado0.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better64.1%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
112
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
197
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,349
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.38M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$123 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Chantal O'Brien's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver
Board certified · Apr 15, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
A neurologist, child neurologists or psychiatrist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2084P2900X
Education & Training
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
Po Box 110429, Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390332
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Chantal O'Brien
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chantal O'Brien for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Aurora required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chantal O'Brien
NPI records show Dr. O'Brien as active with telehealth listed in Aurora, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chantal O'Brien
Practice Location
12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545
Mailing Address
Po Box 110429, Aurora, CO 80042-0429
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