Ms. Melissa J Upson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 17+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Ms. Melissa J Upson, PA, is a Physician Assistant specialist in Bakersfield, California. She graduated in 2007, having over 17 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. She is affiliated with many hospitals including University Of Washington Medical Ctr, San Joaquin Community Hospital. Ms. Melissa J Upson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including California Hospitalists Medical Group, Inc.. Ms. Melissa J Upson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Ms. Melissa J Upson at 2615 Eye St to request Ms. Melissa J Upson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2615 Eye St
Bakersfield, CA 93301-2006


Profile

Basics

Full Name Melissa J Upson
Former Name Melissa Kauffman
Gender Female
PECOS ID 7911950241
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Physician Assistant (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 17 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Physician Assistant (PA)
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    Physician Assistant
    Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.

Education and Training

  • Ms. Melissa J Upson graduated in 2007.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1497718084
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 6, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Ms. Melissa J Upson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Ms. Melissa J Upson has been primarily specialized in Medical for over 17 years of experience.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • California Hospitalists Medical Group, Inc.


Practice Locations

2615 Eye St
Bakersfield, CA 93301-2006
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, February 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, February 19, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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