Brian Upper, P.A.
NPI 1073867172 · Physician Assistant · Lansing, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Upper, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Lansing, MI (NPI 1073867172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073867172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 5601006451 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
270 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 247 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $93 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$93 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 402 | 162 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 342 | 113 |
| Carvedilol | 292 | 116 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 248 | 108 |
| Furosemide | 235 | 103 |
| Losartan Potassium | 219 | 88 |
| Lisinopril | 188 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$808 across 26 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-10-29
- Last updated
- 2019-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Upper's NPI number?
- Brian Upper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073867172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Upper's specialty?
- Brian Upper is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brian Upper located?
- Brian Upper's practice location on file with NPPES is 1140 E Michigan Ave Ste 400, Lansing, MI 48912-1806.
- What is Brian Upper's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Upper is (517) 364-9650.
- Does Brian Upper accept Medicare?
- Brian Upper is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Upper's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Upper's NPI (1073867172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.