Josh Uptigrove, D.O.
NPI 1740441930 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Canton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Josh Uptigrove, D.O. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Canton, GA (NPI 1740441930).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740441930
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101017718 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,282 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 569 | $180 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 337 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 245 | $124 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 104 | $218 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 27 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$218 (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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 158 | 156 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 94 | 94 |
| Cefdinir | 62 | 62 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 45 | 45 |
| Prednisone | 42 | 41 |
| Methocarbamol | 37 | 37 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$376 across 3 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
- 2008-06-19
- Last updated
- 2013-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Josh Uptigrove's NPI number?
- Josh Uptigrove's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740441930, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Josh Uptigrove's specialty?
- Josh Uptigrove is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Josh Uptigrove located?
- Josh Uptigrove's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Hospital Rd, Canton, GA 30114-2408.
- What is Josh Uptigrove's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Josh Uptigrove is (770) 720-5100.
- Does Josh Uptigrove accept Medicare?
- Josh Uptigrove is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Josh Uptigrove's NPI active?
- Yes — Josh Uptigrove's NPI (1740441930) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.