Nichole Leigh O'Brien, ARNP
Nichole Leigh O'Brien is a Nurse Practitioner based in Ames, IA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nichole Leigh O'Brien, ARNP has practiced nursing for 8+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2018 — over 8 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression. CMS MIPS quality score: 88.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Federal MIPS score higher than 48% of MIPS-scored doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-5469
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Iowa, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202388.64/100
Iowa avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in IowaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.1%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.3 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
50
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
111
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,103
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $140k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+18%) — 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 (-26%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
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.
8 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Nichole Leigh O'Brien
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nichole Leigh O'Brien for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Ames 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 Nichole Leigh O'Brien
NPI records show Dr. O'Brien as active with telehealth listed in Ames, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (152) 394-4965.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nichole Leigh O'Brien
Practice Location
1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-5469
Mailing Address
1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-5469
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