Quick answers
- Does Nina S. Upham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nina S. Upham accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nina S. Upham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 2,754 services for Nina S. Upham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nina S. Upham's NPI number?
- 1043483043. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nina S. Upham, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,754 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)865 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)107 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)88 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)55 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)52 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure61%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nina S. Upham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2525 NE 139th StVancouver, WA 98686 (360) 882‑2778
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nina S. Upham as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Vancouver Clinic Inc PS590 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
Other sports medicine doctors in Vancouver
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vancouver, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Vancouver Clinic Inc PS
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043483043 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians