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Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD

(Dr. James K. Obrien, M.D.)

(286 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Vermont College of Medicine (1985)

117 Bulifants Boulevard Suite B
Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757) 259-9540

Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD is a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD is affiliated with Riverside Health, Riverside Medical Group and Sentara Health.

Office Locations

117 Bulifants Boulevard Suite B
Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cardiac stress testing

In 2023, Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac imaging, echocardiogram (echo), electrocardiogram (EKG), stress EKG, and stress testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD had a list price for transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

spectral Doppler echocardiography

In 2013, Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, and spectral Doppler echocardiography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	75
doctor visit	578
hospital care	180
inpatient care	154
outpatient care	26
stress testing	75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	796
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	180
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	295
doctor visit	575
hospital care	202
inpatient care	202
stress testing	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	228

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	550
Female	757

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1252
Black	12
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	377
85 and over	263
Less than 65	255

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	423
doctor visit	636
hospital care	190
inpatient care	176
outpatient care	14
stress testing	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	354

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1332
Female	1898

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3094
Black	40
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1028
From 75 to 84	864
85 and over	690
Less than 65	648

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	471
doctor visit	577
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
stress testing	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	368

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	678
Female	919

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1534
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	505
From 75 to 84	448
85 and over	322
Less than 65	322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	474
doctor visit	624
hospital care	111
inpatient care	99
outpatient care	12
stress testing	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	385

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	630
Female	869

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1433
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	467
From 75 to 84	411
85 and over	322
Less than 65	299

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	409
doctor visit	609
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
stress testing	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	327

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	654
Female	808

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1394
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	479
From 75 to 84	424
85 and over	299
Less than 65	260

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	427
doctor visit	554
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
stress testing	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	339

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	622
Female	766

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1318
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	306
Less than 65	242

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	290
doctor visit	455
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
stress testing	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	244

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	551
Female	653

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1136
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	358
85 and over	264
Less than 65	203

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	283
doctor visit	418
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
pulmonary testing	43
stress testing	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	229

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	517
Female	652

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1073
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	256
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	481
doctor visit	743
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
nuclear scan	19
stress testing	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	446

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	571
Female	633

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1005
Black	144
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	461
85 and over	251
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	456
doctor visit	1001
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
stress testing	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	413

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	591
Female	682

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1041
Black	165
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	428
From 75 to 84	494
85 and over	282
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, atrial fibrilation and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated as a cardiologist in Williamsburg, VA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	371
doctor visit	615
hospital care	115
inpatient care	110
nuclear scan	19
outpatient care	17
pulmonary testing	43
stress testing	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	333

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	638
Female	829

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1370
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	24

**Age**
85 and over	312
75 to 84	442
Less than 65	242
65 to 74	470

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine (1985)

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (2026)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Riverside Health

Riverside Medical Group

Sentara Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 286 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Williamsburg, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Kevin Obrien, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$220 XARELTO $220
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$99 LifeVest $99
Boston Scientific Corporation	$96 RHYTHMIA $96
Grifols USA, LLC	$72 Prolastin-C Liquid $72
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$72 JARDIANCE $36	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $14	$23
Other	$298 CRM $67	Acticor 7 VR-T DX $39	Vascepa $37	(5044) MCOT $35	AirFit $28	Other $92

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$826
Consulting Fee	$30

Biography

Dr. James O'Brien's area of specialization is adult cardiology. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Riverside Medical Group, Riverside Health, and Sentara Health. Before performing his residency at Albany Medical Center, Dr. O'Brien attended the University of Vermont College of Medicine for medical school. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients.