Upkar Badhesha, FNP
NPI 1285171751 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Upkar Badhesha, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1285171751).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285171751
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 807278 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
143 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 | 55 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $79 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 20 | $12 |
| Test to Measure the Level of Nitric Oxide Gas95012 | 18 | $17 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 17 | $24 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$111 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 50 | 35 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 32 | 18 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 32 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 30 | 24 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 30 | 16 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 22 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$574 across 18 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1060 W Sierra AveFresno, CA 93711-2063Phone: (559) 437-1111
- 4411 E Kings Canyon RdFresno, CA 93702-3604Phone: (559) 453-1008Fax: (559) 453-2805
- 3751 E. Shields AveFresno, CA 93726Phone: (559) 478-5244
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-01-23
- Last updated
- 2020-12-22
- Certified
- 2020-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Upkar Badhesha's NPI number?
- Upkar Badhesha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285171751, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Upkar Badhesha's specialty?
- Upkar Badhesha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Upkar Badhesha located?
- Upkar Badhesha's practice location on file with NPPES is 1322 E Shaw Ave Ste 410, Fresno, CA 93710-7904.
- What is Upkar Badhesha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Upkar Badhesha is (559) 226-1316.
- Does Upkar Badhesha accept Medicare?
- Upkar Badhesha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Upkar Badhesha's NPI active?
- Yes — Upkar Badhesha's NPI (1285171751) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.