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Dr. Marla Obara, MD

New Port Richey, FL

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Obara, Internist in New Port Richey, FL?

    Dr. Marla Obara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Port Richey, FL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Obara graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Obara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Obara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Obara’s office at (727) 847-5352.

    Where did Dr. Obara go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | East Tennessee State University Program

    • Medical School: Wright State University School of Medicine | Wright State University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Obara board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Marla Obara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Obara speak?

    Dr. Obara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Obara typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Obara 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. Obara. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Moderate Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus
    • Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
    • Moderate Underweight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
    • E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease
    • Brain Vascular Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
    • I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
    • Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
    • Dementia
    • FTD
    • Frontal Lobe Dementia
    • Behavioral Variant FTD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Obara typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Marla Obara may include:

    Please contact Dr. Obara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Obara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Obara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 847-5352 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Obara accept in New Port Richey, FL?

    Dr. Obara in New Port Richey, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Independent Living Systems

    • Medicare

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Obara's office located?

    Dr. Marla Obara's Primary Practice

    5911 Trouble Creek Rd

    New Port Richey, FL 34652

    (727) 847-5352

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    Dr. Marla Obara's Practice 2

    2061 Collier Pkwy

    Land O Lakes, FL 34639

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

    Dr. Obara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902894280.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Obara?

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

    What is Dr. Marla Obara's specialty?

    Dr. Obara is a Internist near New Port Richey, FL.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Marla Obara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Obara is affiliated with Hca Florida Trinity 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Marla Obara accepting new patients in New Port Richey, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Marla Obara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marla Obara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Obara's office at (727) 847-5352 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Marla Obara?

    Please contact Dr. Obara's office at (727) 847-5352 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Marla Obara have?

    Dr. Marla Obara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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