Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Matthew Upson, PA
Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1952766412
- Accepts Medicare
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
509 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 288014601
(828) 213-4411
fax (866) 285-9740 - Mailing address
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Po Box 602373
Charlotte, NC 282602373
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 22, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #0010-06160
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952766412. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
219
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$22,763
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 91 | 91 | $141 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 61 | 61 | $93 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 55 | 37 | $64 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 12 | 12 | $65 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 80 peers in Asheville Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
168
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$21,336
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 22 | 0 | $332 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 21 | 0 | $96 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $14,877 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 20 | 0 | $75 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 17 | 0 | $103 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $56 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $120 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $104 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $5,408 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $101 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Matthew Upson's medical specialty?
Dr. Matthew Upson practices Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Matthew Upson practice?
Dr. Matthew Upson practices at 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 288014601. Office phone: 8282134411.
What is Dr. Matthew Upson's NPI?
Dr. Matthew Upson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952766412, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Matthew Upson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Matthew Upson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Matthew Upson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.