Carolyn Upchurch
NPI 1235877382 · Medical Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolyn Upchurch is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1235877382).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235877382
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA6415 (TN)
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
4 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
113 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 74 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 39 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$16 (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 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 66 | 58 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 64 | 33 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 54 | 34 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 41 | 39 |
| Azithromycin | 35 | 35 |
| Cephalexin | 35 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 33 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$324 across 13 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
- 2022-05-26
- Last updated
- 2025-06-13
- Certified
- 2025-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolyn Upchurch's NPI number?
- Carolyn Upchurch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235877382, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolyn Upchurch's specialty?
- Carolyn Upchurch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carolyn Upchurch located?
- Carolyn Upchurch's practice location on file with NPPES is 7210 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931-2613.
- What is Carolyn Upchurch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolyn Upchurch is (865) 647-5500.
- Does Carolyn Upchurch accept Medicare?
- Carolyn Upchurch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carolyn Upchurch's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolyn Upchurch's NPI (1235877382) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.