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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Family Medicine and Neurosurgery

Professional interests include: thyroid cancer, bleeding disorders, thrombophilia (clotting disorders), and more.

121 Sotoyome Street Suite 203
Santa Rosa, CA 95405

(707) 525-6623

Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP is a nurse in Santa Rosa, CA specializing in medical oncology, family medicine and neurosurgery. Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, PEACEHEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COTTAGE GROVE, Providence Medical Group - Santa Rosa Osteoporosis and Providence Medical Group Sonoma.

Office Locations

121 Sotoyome Street Suite 203
Santa Rosa, CA 95405

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Some issues Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:

Presence of blood in stool or urine
Frequent nosebleeds or large bruises
Unusual bleeding after being vaccinated
Pain, swelling, or tightness in joint

Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.

Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP in 2023

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

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By Affordability:

In 2023, Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP treated as a nurse in Santa Rosa, CA during 2012 were ear procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	576
ear procedures	20
nursing home care	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP treated as a nurse in Santa Rosa, CA during 2013 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	447
nursing home care	375

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	256

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	87
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP treated as a nurse in Santa Rosa, CA during 2014 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	657
nursing home care	99

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	283

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	93
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP treated as a nurse in Santa Rosa, CA during 2015 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	751
nursing home care	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	504

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	138
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	864

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	240

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	64
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	571

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	190

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	51
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP treated as a nurse in Santa Rosa, CA during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
doctor visit	338
ear procedures	12
lab tests	32
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	97

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP treated as a nurse in Santa Rosa, CA during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
doctor visit	368
lab tests	31
preventive care	41
vaccines	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	116

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP treated as a nurse in Santa Rosa, CA during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	12
doctor visit	402
lab tests	57
preventive care	42
vaccines	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	12
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP treated as a nurse in Santa Rosa, CA during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	336
lab tests	36
preventive care	36
vaccines	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	118

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	20
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP treated as a nurse in Santa Rosa, CA were nursing home care, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	24
diabetes management	12
doctor visit	531
ear procedures	16
lab tests	39
nursing home care	125
preventive care	35
vaccines	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	101
85 and over	47
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	125

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC) and has a state license in West Virginia.

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC)

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

PEACEHEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COTTAGE GROVE

Providence Medical Group - Santa Rosa Osteoporosis

Providence Medical Group Sonoma

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Cigna HMO, Western Health Advantage HMO, Blue Shield of CA HMO, Multiplan PPO, Health Net - Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, TriWest - Tricare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO, Coventry/First Health PPO, United HealthCare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan - TriCare, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, Partnership Health Plan of California, Interplan PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Joanne M. O'Brien, NPC, CFNP accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Cigna PPO

Cigna HMO

Western Health Advantage HMO

Blue Shield of CA HMO

Multiplan PPO

Health Net - Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO

TriWest - Tricare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO

Coventry/First Health PPO

United HealthCare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan - TriCare

Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO

Partnership Health Plan of California

Interplan PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

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Biography

Ms. Joanne O'Brien is a specialist in family medicine, neurosurgery, and medical oncology. Clinical interests for Ms. O'Brien include idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), thyroid cancer, and neutropenia. She accepts Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Ms. O'Brien is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Santa Rosa, CA.