Mark C O'Brien, D.O.

Internal Medicine

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 39 years in internal medicine, Mark C O'Brien, D.O. is a long-established internist in Vista. A Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 1987, he brings 39+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 3,565 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Vista39+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 400dNPPES updated 2025-04-01 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

161 Thunder Dr Ste 210, Vista, CA 92083-6052

Fax: (760) 295-4753
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

194

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

107

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

230

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $22k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
46%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
44%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Heart Failure
42%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Diabetes
41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Atrial Fibrillation
41%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1987

    Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 31, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190218

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Mark C O'Brien

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Mark C O'Brien for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Vista 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 Mark C O'Brien

Dr. O'Brien is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Vista, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 216-6500.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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