Gary Updegrove, MD
NPI 1518287010 · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Updegrove, MD is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1518287010).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518287010
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT196612 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
197 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 | 84 | $62 |
| Prosthetic Repair of Shoulder Joint, Total Shoulder23472 | 26 | $1,602 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $91 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 25 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 14 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38,634 across 45 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
- 2010-06-07
- Last updated
- 2017-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Updegrove's NPI number?
- Gary Updegrove's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518287010, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Updegrove's specialty?
- Gary Updegrove is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Updegrove located?
- Gary Updegrove's practice location on file with NPPES is 30 Hope Dr Ste 2400, Hershey, PA 17033-2036.
- What is Gary Updegrove's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Updegrove is (717) 531-5638.
- Does Gary Updegrove accept Medicare?
- Gary Updegrove is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Updegrove's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Updegrove's NPI (1518287010) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.