MELISSA UPSON P.A.
NPI 1497718084
Physician Assistant - Medical in Seattle, WA

Q: What is Melissa Upson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Upson is 1497718084. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2006. The provider is also known as Melissa Kauffman P.A..

Q: What is Melissa Upson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Upson was last updated on February 19, 2014. 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.

Active since April 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.09/100

CMS Quality Rating

1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 598-4477 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Melissa Upson P.a. NPPES

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

MELISSA UPSON P.A. (NPI 1497718084) is an individual medical provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (PA60385596) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497718084

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA UPSONCredential: P.A.

Location Address1959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195-0001

Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 543-6420

Phone(206) 598-4477

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateApril 6, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 2014

✔ NPI 1497718084 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363AM0700X

License✔ Licensed in WA · PA60385596

1959 NE PACIFIC ST, Seattle, WA 98195

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Kauffman P.a.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1497718084WA

Medicare UPINP14507CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

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

Melissa Upson P.a. 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 ID7911950241

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140310002008

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.

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.

22 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Washington Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number500008

Location1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151Seattle, WA 98195 · King County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.09/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

73.95

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

LEONIE A NEVILLE PHARMD

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195

King County (206) 598-4874

ALISA BETH KACHIKIS M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)

1959 NE PACIFIC ST, 3RD FLOOR SW 350
SEATTLE, WA 98195

King County (206) 598-4070

MS. MARY PATRICIA DODGE MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

1959 NE PACIFIC ST, MAILBOX 356490
SEATTLE, WA 98195

King County (206) 598-4830

RIKA SHIRAKAWA M.D.

Ophthalmology

1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 365485
SEATTLE, WA 98195

King County (206) 558-9616

VEDA TSOI M.D.

Anesthesiology

1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195

King County (801) 556-7628

KATHRYN TAMURA PHARM.D.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356015
SEATTLE, WA 98195

King County (206) 598-6060

DR. MARK ROBERT, MICHAEL KILGORE M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356100
SEATTLE, WA 98195

King County (206) 598-1821

DR. SERKAN MEHMET SAHIN M.D.

Hospitalist

1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195

King County (206) 543-6420

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 Melissa Upson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Upson is 1497718084. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2006. The provider is also known as Melissa Kauffman P.A..

Where is Melissa Upson located?

Melissa Upson practices at 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 598-4477.

What is Melissa Upson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Melissa Upson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Upson 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 Melissa Upson accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Melissa Upson 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 Melissa Upson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Upson is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Upson was last updated on February 19, 2014. 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.