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Dr. Paul O'brien, MD

Annandale, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. O'brien, Cardiologist in Annandale, VA?

    Dr. Paul O'brien, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Annandale, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. O'brien is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'brien’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'brien’s office at (703) 504-3000.

    What languages does Dr. O'brien speak?

    Dr. O'brien and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. O'brien treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. O'brien diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. O'brien. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Leaky aortic valve
    • Aortic regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Heart Disease
    • Family History
    • Heart Disease
    • Hereditary heart disease risk
    • Genetic predisposition to heart problems
    • Heart conditions in the family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8249: Family history of ischemic heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Aortic Widening
    • Dilated Thoracic Aorta
    • Thoracic Aortic Dilation
    • Enlarged Chest Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia

    Which procedures does Dr. O'brien perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Paul O'brien may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. O'brien's office.

    Does Dr. O'brien accept my insurance?

    Dr. O'brien accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 504-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. O'brien accept in Annandale, VA?

    Dr. O'brien in Annandale, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

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    Where is Dr. O'brien's office located?

    Dr. Paul O'brien's Primary Practice

    6715 Little River Tpke Ste 300

    Annandale, VA 22003

    (703) 504-3000

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    Dr. Paul O'brien's Practice 2

    4320 Seminary Rd

    Alexandria, VA 22304

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    Dr. Paul O'brien's Practice 3

    3300 Gallows Rd

    Falls Church, VA 22042

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    What is Dr. O'brien's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. O'brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992865588.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'brien?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. O'brien

    What is Dr. Paul O'brien's specialty?

    Dr. O'brien is a Cardiologist near Annandale, VA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. O'brien to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul O'brien affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. O'brien is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Paul O'brien accepting new patients in Annandale, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Paul O'brien is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul O'brien offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. O'brien's office at (703) 504-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul O'brien?

    Please contact Dr. O'brien's office at (703) 504-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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