Julie Ann Ohara, M.D.
Addiction Medicine Internal Medicine
Julie Ann Ohara is an Addiction Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Scranton, PA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Julie Ann Ohara, M.D. has been part of the Scranton medical community since 2009 in group practice. She has been in practice for 20+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with substance use, tobacco, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3320dNPPES updated 2017-04-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
29
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
67
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
340
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $70k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 Substance Use Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder, and Mood Disorders.
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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 (-29%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.8k received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Julie Ann Ohara's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
20 years in practice
Experienced
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.
Taxonomy: 207RA0401X
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Julie Ann Ohara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Julie Ann Ohara for substance use counseling, follow-up consultations, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Scranton 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 Julie Ann Ohara
Dr. Ohara is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Scranton, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (413) 341-1787.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Julie Ann Ohara
Practice Location
1020 W Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18504-2052
Mailing Address
1020 W Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18504-2052
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