Active NPI 1437165743 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Deborah Lenora Uplinger , FNPMSN

Nurse Practitioner • Saint Joseph, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Deborah Uplinger, FNPMSN is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Deborah Uplinger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 220 S WOODBINE RD.

Deborah Uplinger is affiliated with Randy S. Buckles, Do, Family Health Care, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, annual depression screening, 5 to. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

220 S Woodbine Rd

Saint Joseph, MO 645063447

Telephone 8166761300

Fax 8166761400

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Randy S. Buckles, Do, Family Health Care, Llc Facility NPI 1396753422

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +14.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 8.7 Yrs

State Avg: 11.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

16 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Joseph, MO (1750 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

41.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Uplinger (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Saint Joseph Specialty Average (8.7 Years) 8.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	389	210	$143.00	$99.93
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	180	20	$7.00	$0.12
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	105	105	$25.00	$14.35
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	105	105	$210.00	$101.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	62	$94.00	$71.00
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	55	55	$64.00	$11.07
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	21	17	$15.00	$3.41
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	18	18	$210.00	$129.54
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	13	13	$40.00	$29.84
90661 Influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures	13	13	$40.00	$36.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	55	$143.00	$100.48
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	24	24	$25.00	$14.35
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	24	24	$210.00	$103.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$94.00	$71.72
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	13	13	$40.00	$28.38
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	13	13	$35.00	$31.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	526	241	$143.00	$101.90
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	318	38	$7.00	$0.12
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	102	102	$25.00	$14.42
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	102	16	$9.00	$1.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	77	$94.00	$71.69
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	102	102	$210.00	$105.09
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	83	83	$106.00	$26.09
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	70	70	$64.00	$11.29
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	58	27	$15.00	$9.65
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	37	37	$35.00	$29.80
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	36	36	$40.00	$26.68
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	32	17	$40.00	$11.31
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	31	23	$25.00	$4.15
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	28	17	$15.00	$3.44
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	27	25	$25.00	$10.53
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	25	25	$40.00	$26.88
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	15	15	$270.00	$247.07
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	15	13	$112.00	$35.35
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	13	13	$210.00	$135.25
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$96.00	$30.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	701	275	$143.00	$103.96
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	586	58	$7.00	$0.15
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	138	19	$9.00	$1.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	99	$94.00	$73.03
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	114	114	$25.00	$14.68
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	114	44	$15.00	$10.98
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	114	114	$210.00	$107.00
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	112	110	$106.00	$25.79
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	84	83	$64.00	$11.61
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	57	35	$25.00	$4.05
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	56	45	$25.00	$10.67
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	49	49	$35.00	$28.37
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	49	49	$40.00	$15.44
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	43	29	$15.00	$3.48
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	31	24	$40.00	$10.79
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	24	24	$210.00	$136.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$175.00	$90.09
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	16	16	$40.00	$14.50
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	15	13	$112.00	$38.12
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	14	14	$270.00	$220.12
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$213.00	$146.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	3,850	11	$0.15	$0.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	551	256	$143.00	$87.31
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	332	33	$7.00	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	79	$94.00	$59.08
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	91	91	$25.00	$14.38
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	89	89	$210.00	$93.26
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	89	85	$106.00	$25.38
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	81	81	$40.00	$14.93
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	81	81	$35.00	$26.67
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	72	70	$64.00	$13.19
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	62	23	$15.00	$11.98
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	50	30	$40.00	$11.27
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	49	35	$15.00	$3.45
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	49	43	$213.00	$118.56
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	34	34	$40.00	$14.09
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	34	29	$25.00	$11.65
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	30	22	$25.00	$4.25
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	28	28	$270.00	$202.49
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	22	22	$210.00	$138.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$175.00	$86.81
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	21	11	$15.00	$1.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	372	43	$7.00	$0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	320	211	$143.00	$86.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	77	$94.00	$59.48
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	92	15	$9.00	$1.55
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	92	92	$35.00	$26.13
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	92	92	$40.00	$15.19
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	68	45	$40.00	$13.16
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	68	68	$106.00	$23.86
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	66	28	$15.00	$11.89
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	50	50	$210.00	$93.16
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	50	49	$64.00	$13.25
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	47	47	$25.00	$14.24
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	37	31	$25.00	$11.78
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	32	31	$213.00	$117.60
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	27	23	$15.00	$3.41
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	27	27	$40.00	$15.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$175.00	$86.99
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	17	17	$270.00	$210.43
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	17	17	$210.00	$138.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	483	282	$143.00	$85.41
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	240	31	$7.00	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	228	163	$94.00	$57.74
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	120	18	$9.00	$1.82
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	94	93	$106.00	$23.51
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	77	77	$64.00	$13.34
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	64	28	$15.00	$12.72
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	53	53	$210.00	$136.64
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	50	50	$210.00	$92.22
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	40	28	$15.00	$3.41
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	37	35	$40.00	$18.52
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	30	30	$40.00	$18.52
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	28	28	$35.00	$22.33
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	25	25	$270.00	$196.12
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	19	16	$40.00	$15.92
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	17	15	$112.00	$38.70
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	15	15	$25.00	$12.92
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$213.00	$108.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	683	304	$143.00	$84.78
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	280	30	$7.00	$0.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	229	155	$94.00	$57.22
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	88	35	$15.00	$12.29
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	61	59	$106.00	$21.40
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	53	50	$64.00	$13.19
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	52	43	$15.00	$3.36
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	49	48	$40.00	$22.58
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	40	40	$210.00	$134.83
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	30	25	$25.00	$11.05
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	29	29	$35.00	$23.57
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	22	22	$40.00	$22.58
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	20	20	$182.00	$90.74
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	16	$213.00	$114.60
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	14	14	$270.00	$187.98
Q2037 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluvirin)	13	13	$32.00	$17.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License MO 109883

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Randy S. Buckles, Do, Family Health Care, Llc

212 S Woodbine Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 645063447

Phone: 8166761300

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners

Larry Johnson , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1346324902

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Randy Buckles , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1447268560

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Danyelle Kerns , NP-C

Family Medicine

NPI 1669805818

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dana Calloway

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1841848199

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 16, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 16, 2013

Registered at 220 S WOODBINE RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 645063447 (Tel: 8166761300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 16, 2013

Registered at 220 S WOODBINE RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 645063447 (Tel: 8166761300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 16, 2013

Recorded as DEBORAH UPLINGER, F.N.P. M.S.N.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 16, 2013

Nurse Practitioner (License #109883 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437165743

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 31, 2006

Last Update: September 16, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

220 S Woodbine Rd

Saint Joseph, MO 645063447

Phone: 8166761300

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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