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Edit this profileWhere to find Cara L. Obrien, MD
- Winston Salem location main office
Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157 - Durham location
2100 Erwin Rd, Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710 - High Point location
601 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262
About Dr. Obrien
Cara L. Obrien, MD is a healthcare provider in Winston Salem, NC specializing in internal medicine. Cara trained at Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. According to Medicare claims data, Cara cared for 78 Medicare patients across 106 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance. This provider record is associated with NPI 1326224908.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (336) 716-9252
- Email not available
Practice Locations
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Winston Salem, NC 27157
2100 Erwin Rd Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710
601 N Elm St
High Point, NC 27262
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
106 services · 78 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 22 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Winston Salem 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 2
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Obrien specialize in?
Dr. Obrien is an internist in Winston Salem, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Obrien located?
Dr. Obrien is listed at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Obrien's phone number?
The number on file is (336) 716-9252. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Obrien's NPI number?
Dr. Obrien's National Provider Identifier is 1326224908. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Obrien go to medical school?
Dr. Obrien attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Obrien been practicing?
Dr. Obrien has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Obrien do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Obrien performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Obrien confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Obrien. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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