James Upton
NPI 1356074090 · Optometrist · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Upton is a Optometrist provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1356074090).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356074090
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2856 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
843 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 203 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 185 | $116 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 107 | $33 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 55 | $32 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 53 | $113 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 46 | $36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 219 | 54 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 60 | 19 |
| Timolol Maleate | 44 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 39 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 22 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 20 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$167 across 6 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 (4)
- 915 State Highway 248 Ste aBranson, MO 65616-8004Phone: (417) 334-0044Fax: (417) 725-0502
- 413 N Mccroskey St Ste 1Nixa, MO 65714-9313Phone: (417) 725-0500Fax: (417) 725-0502
- 6005 N 21st StOzark, MO 65721-7634Phone: (417) 582-2020Fax: (417) 725-0502
- 213 W Olive St Ste 101Springfield, MO 65806-1307Phone: (417) 862-3937Fax: (417) 725-0502
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-07-08
- Last updated
- 2024-08-26
- Certified
- 2024-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Upton's NPI number?
- James Upton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356074090, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Upton's specialty?
- James Upton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is James Upton located?
- James Upton's practice location on file with NPPES is 3440 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-7307.
- What is James Upton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Upton is (417) 886-5444.
- Does James Upton accept Medicare?
- James Upton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Upton's NPI active?
- Yes — James Upton's NPI (1356074090) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.