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Dr. David J. Obrien, MD

(Dr. David John O'Brien, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

New York Medical College (1990)

1055 37th Place
Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 257-8700

Dr. David J. Obrien, MD is an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from New York Medical College in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. David J. Obrien, MD is affiliated with NEW VISION EYE CENTER, LLC.

Office Locations

1055 37th Place
Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 257-8700

(772) 257-8705

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. David J. Obrien, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, and ophthalmic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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 Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

corneal pachymetry

eye tests

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. David J. Obrien, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), eye tests, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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 Volume:

eyelid lesion excision

laser surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

blepharoplasty

eye exam

eyelid lesion excision

eyelid plastic surgery

facial plastic surgery

intermediate eye exam

laser eye surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

upper lid blepharoplasty

visual field test

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. David J. Obrien, MD performed more eyelid lesion excision, laser surgery, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blepharoplasty, eye exam, eyelid lesion excision, eyelid plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery , intermediate eye exam, laser eye surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, upper lid blepharoplasty, visual field test, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
excision	27
eye procedures	2292
laser treatment	45
plastic surgery procedures	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, excision and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	52
doctor visit	13
excision	69
eye procedures	4458
laser treatment	79
plastic surgery procedures	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	624
Female	943

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1484
Black	31
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	697
From 75 to 84	527
85 and over	291
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2014 were eye procedures, evoked potential test, plastic surgery procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	79
evoked potential test	110
excision	85
eye procedures	5559
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	42
laser treatment	99
plastic surgery procedures	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	684
Female	985

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1581
Black	34
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	786
From 75 to 84	553
85 and over	280
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2015 were eye procedures, evoked potential test, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	76
evoked potential test	174
excision	81
eye procedures	5533
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	35
laser treatment	76
plastic surgery procedures	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1454
Female	2096

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3316
Black	88
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1680
From 75 to 84	1202
85 and over	572
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2016 were eye procedures, evoked potential test, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	102
evoked potential test	164
excision	87
eye procedures	5788
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
laser treatment	125
plastic surgery procedures	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	788
Female	1094

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1751
Black	39
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	873
From 75 to 84	675
85 and over	285
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, evoked potential test and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	89
evoked potential test	110
excision	104
eye procedures	6256
laser treatment	132
plastic surgery procedures	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	818
Female	1231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1908
Black	51
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	952
From 75 to 84	749
85 and over	289
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, excision and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	90
evoked potential test	41
excision	103
eye procedures	6607
laser treatment	124
plastic surgery procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	861
Female	1280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1985
Black	52
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1007
From 75 to 84	771
85 and over	303
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	99
excision	66
eye procedures	6762
laser treatment	122
plastic surgery procedures	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	851
Female	1260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1949
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	969
From 75 to 84	759
85 and over	316
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	173
excision	27
eye procedures	6048
laser treatment	173
plastic surgery procedures	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	816
Female	1247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1912
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	933
From 75 to 84	763
85 and over	316
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	163
excision	95
eye procedures	6845
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
laser treatment	183
plastic surgery procedures	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	883
Female	1390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2115
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	998
From 75 to 84	869
85 and over	356
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	214
excision	51
eye procedures	6881
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	76
laser treatment	214
plastic surgery procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	959
Female	1485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2258
Black	49
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	75
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1002
From 75 to 84	1012
85 and over	381
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David J. Obrien, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL were eye procedures, laser treatment, evoked potential test and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	107
doctor visit	13
evoked potential test	119
excision	72
eye procedures	5729
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	37
laser treatment	124
plastic surgery procedures	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	794
Female	1182

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1841
Hispanic	39
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	36

**Age**
75 to 84	716
85 and over	308
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	899

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	11
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. David J. Obrien, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 1990. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: New York Medical College (1990)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David J. Obrien, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NEW VISION EYE CENTER, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$802 RESTASIS $423	LUMIGAN $141	OZURDEX $45	COMBIGAN $34	$159
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$261 Wavelight $103	AcrySof $94	RefractiveEquipment $40	Simbrinza $12	$13
Shire North American Group Inc	$226 XIIDRA $226
KLS Martin L.P.	$161 $161
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$122 Eylea $89	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $18	EYLEA aflibercept injection $15
Other	$531 Wavelight Refractive Suite $68	EYLEA aflibercept injection $68	YUTIQ $64	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $63	DURYSTA $34	Other $234

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,838
Education	$264

Biography

Dr. David O'Brien's medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. O'Brien is a graduate of New York Medical College.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Obrien, MD From 2012 - 2022

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