Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carolyn Upchurch
Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1235877382
- Accepts Medicare
- 4 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
7210 Oak Ridge Hwy
Knoxville, TN 379312613
(865) 647-5500
fax (865) 769-5194
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2022 — 4 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 13, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2022 — 4 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AM0700X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #PA6415
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235877382. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
114
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$1,700
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
87804 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | 52 | 26 | $16 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 29 | 27 | $2 | |
87880 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | 19 | 19 | $16 | |
87426 |
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | 14 | 14 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Knoxville Medical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$324
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 3 | $163.14 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $31.83 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $30.96 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 2 | $29.72 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $27.99 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $22.20 | |
| Inari Medical, INC. | 1 | $18.35 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
581
Patients
453
Total drug cost
$10,722
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 115 | 100 | $445 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 67 | 63 | $280 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 55 | 52 | $558 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 51 | 30 | $762 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 44 | 41 | $394 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 38 | 30 | $983 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 36 | 35 | $173 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 29 | 27 | $394 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 28 | 16 | $151 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 26 | 20 | $163 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carolyn Upchurch's medical specialty?
Dr. Carolyn Upchurch practices Medical Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Carolyn Upchurch practice?
Dr. Carolyn Upchurch practices at 7210 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 379312613. Office phone: 8656475500.
What is Dr. Carolyn Upchurch's NPI?
Dr. Carolyn Upchurch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235877382, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carolyn Upchurch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carolyn Upchurch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carolyn Upchurch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (HCPCS 87804); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) (HCPCS 87880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.