Michael P. O'Brien, MD
Michael P. O'Brien is a Family Medicine specialist based in Reno, NV with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael P. O'Brien, MD specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Reno, NV in group practice. Trained at University of Nevada School of Medicine (class of 2009), he has been practicing for over 17 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2937dNPPES updated 2018-05-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5575 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89511-2290
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.38%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.7%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
338
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
522
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,818
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.18M
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.0k received from industry
168 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 Michael P. O'Brien's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
University of Nevada School of Medicine
17 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Nevada School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
Po Box 3046, Malvern, PA 19355-0746
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Michael P. O'Brien
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael P. O'Brien for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Reno 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 Michael P. O'Brien
Dr. O'Brien is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Reno, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 851-1505.
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 Michael P. O'Brien
Practice Location
5575 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89511-2290
Mailing Address
Po Box 3046, Malvern, PA 19355-0746
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