Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Upshaw, MD

Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Lake Charles, LA

  • NPI 1598770869
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2770 3Rd Ave Ste 240
Lake Charles, LA 706018994
(337) 494-4656
fax (337) 494-4657
Mailing address
Po Box 122525 Dept 2525
Dallas, TX 753120001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 28, 2022
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208800000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD.023910.R
Medicaid
LA #1577731

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598770869. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
52,263
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$310,386
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg 47,400 18 $0
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 1,647 875 $4
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 928 638 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 638 472 $85
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 335 24 $13
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 309 247 $9
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 178 134 $218
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 159 19 $173
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 101 78 $19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 87 87 $158

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Lake Charles Urology Physician, average services per provider: 1,696. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$265
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Procept BioRobotics Corporation 1 $83.62
Tolmar, INC. 2 $33.81
Urogen Pharma, INC. 1 $33.66
Accord Healthcare, INC. 1 $18.94
Olympus America INC. 1 $18.94
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $15.99
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $15.82
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. 1 $15.11
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $14.78
Abbvie INC. 1 $14.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$265

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,070
Patients
1,162
Total drug cost
$283,412
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 1,157 397 $27,399
Finasteride Generic 764 231 $14,251
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 161 46 $162,092
Alfuzosin Hcl ER (Alfuzosin Hcl) Brand 135 46 $3,597
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 123 94 $653
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 102 82 $742
Dutasteride Generic 84 22 $2,967
Solifenacin Succinate Generic 83 31 $6,063
Anastrozole Generic 81 25 $355
Naproxen Generic 78 63 $346

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Upshaw's medical specialty?
Dr. John Upshaw practices Urology Physician in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. John Upshaw practice?
Dr. John Upshaw practices at 2770 3Rd Ave Ste 240, Lake Charles, LA 706018994. Office phone: 3374944656.
What is Dr. John Upshaw's NPI?
Dr. John Upshaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598770869, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Upshaw accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Upshaw accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Upshaw commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1071); Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated (HCPCS 81000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.