Kevin L Uptergrove, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Uvalde, TX

Kevin L Uptergrove, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Uvalde, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice South Texas Hospitalist Associates Llc and his current practice location is 1020 E Leona Rd, Uvalde, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (830) 278-4588.

Kevin L Uptergrove is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J2390) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1659437960.

Contact Information

Kevin L Uptergrove, MD
1020 E Leona Rd,
Uvalde, TX 78801-4804
(830) 278-4588
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKevin L Uptergrove
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience33 Years
Location1020 E Leona Rd, Uvalde, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kevin L Uptergrove attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659437960
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/14/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234103482
  • Enrollment ID: I20050823000562

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kevin L Uptergrove such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659437960NPI-NPPES
134505009MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine J2390 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uvalde Memorial HospitalUvalde, TXHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kevin L Uptergrove allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUvalde Medical And Surgical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730324500
PECOS PAC ID: 3971650672
Enrollment ID: O20090415000669
Entity NameSouth Texas Hospitalist Associates Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790045664
PECOS PAC ID: 6608024633
Enrollment ID: O20120918000181

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kevin L Uptergrove is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kevin L Uptergrove, MD
Po Box 670,
Uvalde, TX 78802-0670

Ph: (830) 278-4588
Kevin L Uptergrove, MD
1020 E Leona Rd,
Uvalde, TX 78801-4804

Ph: (830) 278-4588

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