Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Neurological Surgery Physician · Chapel Hill, NC

  • NPI 1720101827
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 275144220
(984) 974-1000
Additional location
4320 Wornall RD, Suite 710
Kansas City, MO 641115941
(816) 932-2700
fax (816) 932-2705
Mailing address
901 E. 104Th St., Mailstop 400N
Kansas City, MO 641319712

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 16, 2022
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #2022-01028 · Washington #MD60167548 · Missouri #2014006170

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720101827. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
248
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$22,401
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 76 76 $127
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 67 55 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 57 50 $94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 35 35 $79
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 13 11 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15,193
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
BK Medical Holding Company Inc. 4 $14,774.20
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $256.83
Globus Medical, Inc. 1 $161.87

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$12,189
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$2,585
Food and Beverage
$419

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
45
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$448
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methocarbamol Generic 17 0 $129
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 15 0 $67
Gabapentin Generic 13 0 $253

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya's medical specialty?
Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Chapel Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya practice?
Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 275144220. Office phone: 9849741000.
What is Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya's NPI?
Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720101827, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.