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Diagnostic Radiology

Charles C. Upshaw Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Atlanta, GA · Canton, GA · Cumming, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Charles C. Upshaw Iii, MD is a radiologist at 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342. Phone: (404) 662-2438. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles C. Upshaw Iii had 3,010 Original Medicare patients and 3,725 services. NPI 1659536514. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles C. Upshaw Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Charles C. Upshaw Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles C. Upshaw Iii 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 Charles C. Upshaw Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 3,010 Original Medicare patients and 3,725 services for Charles C. Upshaw Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles C. Upshaw Iii's NPI number?
1659536514. 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 Charles C. Upshaw Iii, 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 patients3,010
Services billed to Medicare3,725
Different services or procedures163
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)429 services
  2. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)357 services
  3. Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)232 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)230 services
  5. Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)214 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Diabetes31%

Hospitals where Charles C. Upshaw Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles C. Upshaw Iii 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.

  • Northside HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110161
  • Northside Hospital CherokeeCanton, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110008
  • Northside Hospital ForsythCumming, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110005

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles C. Upshaw Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles C. Upshaw Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northside Radiology Associates LLC385 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Atlanta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Northside Radiology Associates LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659536514
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians