Ambika Uppu, M.D.
NPI 1821285784 · Family Medicine Physician · Reno, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ambika Uppu, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Reno, NV (NPI 1821285784).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821285784
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13275 (NV)
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
2,786 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 891 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 781 | $87 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 260 | $126 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 163 | $18 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 162 | $25 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 153 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 480 | 130 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 457 | 130 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 414 | 124 |
| Losartan Potassium | 351 | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 347 | 103 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 279 | 84 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,717 across 82 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
- 2007-09-25
- Last updated
- 2021-08-03
- Certified
- 2021-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ambika Uppu's NPI number?
- Ambika Uppu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821285784, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ambika Uppu's specialty?
- Ambika Uppu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ambika Uppu located?
- Ambika Uppu's practice location on file with NPPES is 7111 S. Virginia Suite A7, Reno, NV 89511.
- What is Ambika Uppu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ambika Uppu is (775) 851-5700.
- Does Ambika Uppu accept Medicare?
- Ambika Uppu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ambika Uppu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ambika Uppu's NPI (1821285784) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.