Bennie Upchurch, MD
NPI 1851342653 · Gastroenterology Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bennie Upchurch, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1851342653).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851342653
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35067988 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 58 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 20 | 20 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 18 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 18 | — |
| Famotidine | 17 | — |
| Plecanatidebrand: Trulance | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$260 across 12 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
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2023-12-02
- Certified
- 2023-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bennie Upchurch's NPI number?
- Bennie Upchurch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851342653, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bennie Upchurch's specialty?
- Bennie Upchurch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bennie Upchurch located?
- Bennie Upchurch's practice location on file with NPPES is 99 N Brice Rd # N, Columbus, OH 43213-6510.
- What is Bennie Upchurch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bennie Upchurch is (614) 575-2600.
- Does Bennie Upchurch accept Medicare?
- Bennie Upchurch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bennie Upchurch's NPI active?
- Yes — Bennie Upchurch's NPI (1851342653) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.