Thomas Upshaw, MD
NPI 1548358591 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Upshaw, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1548358591).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548358591
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 037716 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
452 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 390 | $171 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 47 | $118 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 15 | $203 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $118–$203 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 48 | 47 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 38 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 33 | 32 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 23 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2012-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Upshaw's NPI number?
- Thomas Upshaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548358591, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Upshaw's specialty?
- Thomas Upshaw is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Upshaw located?
- Thomas Upshaw's practice location on file with NPPES is 1968 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309-1281.
- What is Thomas Upshaw's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Upshaw is (404) 605-2800.
- Does Thomas Upshaw accept Medicare?
- Thomas Upshaw is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Upshaw's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Upshaw's NPI (1548358591) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.