Ralph Upchurch, MD
NPI 1154498889 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Somerville, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Upchurch, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Somerville, MA (NPI 1154498889).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154498889
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 47671 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
16 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 16 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $124–$124 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-29
- Last updated
- 2012-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Upchurch's NPI number?
- Ralph Upchurch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154498889, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Upchurch's specialty?
- Ralph Upchurch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ralph Upchurch located?
- Ralph Upchurch's practice location on file with NPPES is 230 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143-1408.
- What is Ralph Upchurch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Upchurch is (617) 591-4707.
- Does Ralph Upchurch accept Medicare?
- Ralph Upchurch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Upchurch's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Upchurch's NPI (1154498889) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.