Kevin Uptergrove, M.D.
NPI 1659437960 · Family Medicine Physician · Uvalde, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Uptergrove, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Uvalde, TX (NPI 1659437960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659437960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J2390 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
92 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 23 | $164 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 20 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 20 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 15 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 14 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$164 (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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 44 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 | 11 |
| Metformin Hcl | 35 | — |
| Sitagliptin Phosphatebrand: Januvia | 26 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 23 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-29
- Last updated
- 2019-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Uptergrove's NPI number?
- Kevin Uptergrove's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659437960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Uptergrove's specialty?
- Kevin Uptergrove is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Uptergrove located?
- Kevin Uptergrove's practice location on file with NPPES is 1020 E Leona Rd, Uvalde, TX 78801-4804.
- What is Kevin Uptergrove's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Uptergrove is (830) 278-4588.
- Does Kevin Uptergrove accept Medicare?
- Kevin Uptergrove is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Uptergrove's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Uptergrove's NPI (1659437960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.