2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1831246636 MD
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CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 497 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$48.8K
128 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD filed 3,722 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, prescribing 42% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
42%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,722 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/04/2007

NPI 1831246636

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,722 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within North Carolina

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 201 S COLLEGE ST FL 12, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28244, with a listed phone of (704) 489-3010. NPI 1831246636 was issued on 01/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what UPCHURCH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,722 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 497 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.3 million in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

201 S COLLEGE ST FL 12
CHARLOTTE, NC 28244

Provider Details

NPI 1831246636
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/04/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

TRYON MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC
CHARLOTTE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$48.8K

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 3,722 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,722
Total Claims
$2.3M
Total Drug Cost
497
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,822
Total Day Supply
231,583
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$33K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 265, 75-84: 163, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ozempic
Semaglutide
339
Levothyroxine Sodium
238
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
141
Methimazole
133
Alendronate Sodium
121
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
114
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
99
Pioglitazone Hcl
97
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
96
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
92

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD's 3,722 claims are above the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as UPCHURCH.

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD's specialty?
CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD wrote 3,722 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.3M in drug costs for 497 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD located?
CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD is located at 201 S COLLEGE ST FL 12, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28244. Phone: (704) 489-3010.
What is CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD's NPI number?
CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831246636, issued on 01/04/2007.
Does CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Levothyroxine Sodium, Mounjaro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD accept Medicare?
CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,722 Part D claims and 497 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD's credentials?
CHARLES UPCHURCH, MD's NPI is 1831246636 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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