RALPH H UPCHURCH MD
NPI 1154498889
Emergency Medicine in Somerville, MA

Active since November 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
230 HIGHLAND AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143(617) 591-4707 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ralph H Upchurch Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RALPH H UPCHURCH MD (NPI 1154498889) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Somerville, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (47671) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154498889
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRALPH H UPCHURCHCredential: MD
Location Address230 HIGHLAND AVESomerville, MA 02143-1408
Mailing Address230 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143-1408 · (617) 591-4700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv UniversityGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2012
NPI 1154498889 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MA · 47671
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
230 HIGHLAND AVE, Somerville, MA 02143

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedC05309MA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ralph H Upchurch Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739111964
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050908000350
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02143 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Community Health Worker
230 HIGHLAND AVE, S.O.N, ROOM 401
SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Pharmacist
230 HIGHLAND AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Occupational Therapist
230 HIGHLAND AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Registered Nurse
230 HIGHLAND AVE, SOMERVILLE HOSPITAL
SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Community Health Worker
230 HIGHLAND AVE, SON, SUITE 405
SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Psychiatric Unit
230 HIGHLAND AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Registered Nurse
230 HIGHLAND AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Community Health Worker
230 HIGHLAND AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 02143

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ralph Upchurch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Upchurch is 1154498889. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006.

Where is Ralph Upchurch located?

Ralph Upchurch practices at 230 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143. The listed phone number is (617) 591-4707.

What is Ralph Upchurch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ralph Upchurch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ralph Upchurch is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Ralph Upchurch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ralph Upchurch is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Upchurch was last updated on February 18, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.