Quick answers
- Does Ambika Uppu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ambika Uppu 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 Ambika Uppu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 683 Original Medicare patients and 3,026 services for Ambika Uppu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ambika Uppu's NPI number?
- 1821285784. 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 Ambika Uppu, 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 | 683 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,026 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)891 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)781 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)260 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)163 services
- Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes (G0446)162 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes23%
- Osteoporosis22%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Ambika Uppu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ambika Uppu 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.
- Carson Tahoe Regional Medical CenterCarson City, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290019
- Northern Nevada Medical CenterSparks, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290032
- Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290001
- Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290049
- Saint Mary's Regional Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290009
Practice locations
Addresses where Ambika Uppu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 440 E Golden Valley Rd, Suite AandbReno, NV 89506 (775) 360‑3000
- 7111 S Virginia StReno, NV 89511 (775) 851‑5700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ambika Uppu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Custom Physical Therapy Limited Partnership82 clinicians in the group
- Reno Family Physicians Jennifer Hornback MD Et Al Ltd3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Reno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Reno, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Custom Physical Therapy Limited Partnership
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821285784 |
| 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