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Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Tufts University School of Medicine

833 Main Street
Melrose, MA 02176

(781) 729-4878

Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD is a dermatologist in Melrose, MA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine.

Office Locations

833 Main Street
Melrose, MA 02176

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955 Main Street Suite G6
Winchester, MA 01890

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

removal of skin lesion

In 2023, Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD performed more intralesional injection, and removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

ear biopsy

ear procedures

In 2023, Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD had a list price for ear biopsy, and ear procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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:

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin lesion destruction

skin procedures

In 2012, Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD had a list price for removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	22
diagnostic procedures	592
doctor visit	1644
ear procedures	34
eye procedures	16
hospital care	11
incision and drainage	22
injections	20
inpatient care	11
lab tests	11
minor procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1323
skin procedures	1323
skin surgery	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	481
doctor visit	1087
ear procedures	14
injections	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1022
skin procedures	1022

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	622
Female	736

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	635
From 75 to 84	488
85 and over	182
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	623
doctor visit	1297
ear procedures	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1080
skin procedures	1080

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	708
Female	855

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1512
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	719
From 75 to 84	537
85 and over	239
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	626
doctor visit	1337
ear procedures	25
eye procedures	11
injections	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1070
skin procedures	1070

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1340
Female	1748

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2986
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1470
From 75 to 84	1038
85 and over	448
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	576
doctor visit	1569
ear procedures	18
injections	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1099
skin procedures	1099

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	705
Female	912

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1552
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	747
From 75 to 84	564
85 and over	241
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	690
doctor visit	1861
ear procedures	31
injections	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1275
skin procedures	1275

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	828
Female	1034

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1787
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	858
From 75 to 84	666
85 and over	265
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	672
doctor visit	2168
ear procedures	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1378
skin procedures	1378

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	893
Female	1098

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1923
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	894
From 75 to 84	737
85 and over	288
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	3202
ear procedures	16
injections	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2085
skin procedures	2085

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1236
Female	1565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2693
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	71
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1327
From 75 to 84	1000
85 and over	357
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	3114
ear procedures	18
injections	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1920
skin procedures	1920

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1191
Female	1523

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2605
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1279
From 75 to 84	997
85 and over	346
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	4102
ear procedures	13
injections	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2370
skin procedures	2370

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1365
Female	1936

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	103
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1562
From 75 to 84	1235
85 and over	429
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	5064
ear procedures	15
injections	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2835
skin procedures	2835

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1598
Female	2398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3820
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	120
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1843
From 75 to 84	1552
85 and over	512
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated as a dermatologist in Melrose, MA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

abscess drainage	22
diagnostic procedures	392
doctor visit	2404
ear procedures	21
eye procedures	13
hospital care	11
incision and drainage	22
injections	39
inpatient care	11
lab tests	11
minor procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1587
skin procedures	1587
skin surgery	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	953
Female	1255

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	2125
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	52

**Age**
75 to 84	801
85 and over	300
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	1030

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Dermatology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: Tufts Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Dermatology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert J. O'Brien, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$1,731 Enbrel $980	Otezla $751
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,643 COSENTYX $1,401	XOLAIR $150	$92
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,365 Tremfya $935	STELARA $284	SIMPONI $136	SIMPONI ARIA $11
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$791 VALCHLOR MECHLORETHAMINE $53	$738
LEO Pharma Inc.	$582 ENSTILAR $316	ADBRY $205	PICATO $50	$10
Other	$4,708 Humira $731	DUPIXENT $628	Otezla $514	TALTZ $385	Sotyktu $237	Other $2,214

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,631
Travel and Lodging	$738
Gift	$258
Consulting Fee	$150
Education	$44

Biography

Dr. Robert Obrien is a physician who specializes in dermatology (skin disorders). He is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine and a graduate of Tufts Medical Center's residency program. He is affiliated with Tufts Medicine. According to Tufts Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Obrien's office in Melrose, MA.