Quick answers
- Does Gilbert R. Upchurch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gilbert R. Upchurch 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 Gilbert R. Upchurch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 186 services for Gilbert R. Upchurch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gilbert R. Upchurch's NPI number?
- 1578664488. 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 Gilbert R. Upchurch, 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 | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 186 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93923)44 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)35 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)18 services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)16 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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes52%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Heart failure47%
Hospitals where Gilbert R. Upchurch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gilbert R. Upchurch at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- UF Health Shands HospitalGainesville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100113
Practice locations
Addresses where Gilbert R. Upchurch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1505 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608
- 1600 SW ArcherGainesville, FL 32610
- 1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610
- 1600 SW Archer Rd Rm, 1191 UF Health Surgical Specialists ShandsGainesville, FL 32610 (352) 265‑0535
- 2000 SW Archer Rd, UF Health Congenital Heart Center Medical PGainesville, FL 32610 (352) 265‑8250
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gilbert R. Upchurch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc1,924 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Gainesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gainesville, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578664488 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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