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MS. DEBORAH LENORA UPLINGER F.N.P. M.S.N.
NPI 1437165743
Nurse Practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO

Active since July 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
220 S WOODBINE RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506(816) 676-1300(816) 676-1400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Ms. Deborah Lenora Uplinger F.n.p. M.s.n. NPPES

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

MS. DEBORAH LENORA UPLINGER F.N.P. M.S.N. (NPI 1437165743) is an individual nurse practitioner in Saint Joseph, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (109883) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437165743
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. DEBORAH LENORA UPLINGERCredential: F.N.P. M.S.N.
Location Address220 S WOODBINE RDSaint Joseph, MO 64506-3447
Mailing Address220 S Woodbine RdSaint Joseph, MO 64506-3447 · (816) 676-1300 · Fax (816) 676-1400
Phone(816) 676-1300
Fax(816) 676-1400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 2013
✔ NPI 1437165743 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 109883
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
220 S WOODBINE RD, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Deborah Lenora Ellis F.n.p. M.s.n.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Deborah Lenora Uplinger F.n.p. M.s.n. 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 ID4587668728
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060831000169
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 9

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
389 services210 patients
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
180 services20 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
105 services105 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
105 services105 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
81 services62 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
55 services55 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Joseph, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260006
Location5325 Faraon StreetSaint Joseph, MO 64506 · Buchanan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64506 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
$81.64 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality95.03
Improvement Activities40
Cost92.75

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
70%392 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
90%809 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
99%197 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,741 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
63%457 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
31%1,404 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
40%1,086 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 1% · 457 patients
3%457 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers18 claims54 services$4.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$16.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers41 claims41 services$84.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
5 suppliers17 claims17 services$21.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DANYELLE DAWN KERNS NP-C
Family Medicine
220 S WOODBINE RD
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 676-1300
DANA CALLOWAY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
220 S WOODBINE RD
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 676-1300

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 Deborah Uplinger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deborah Uplinger is 1437165743. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006. The provider is also known as Ms. Deborah Lenora Ellis F.N.P. M.S.N..

Where is Deborah Uplinger located?

Deborah Uplinger practices at 220 S Woodbine Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506. The listed phone number is (816) 676-1300.

What is Deborah Uplinger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Deborah Uplinger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deborah Uplinger 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.

What insurance does Deborah Uplinger accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City list Deborah Uplinger as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Deborah Uplinger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Deborah Uplinger is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deborah Uplinger was last updated on September 16, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.