Melissa Upson, P.A.

Medical Physician Assistant

Melissa Upson is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Seattle, WA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(206) 598-4477Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Melissa Upson, P.A. practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Seattle, WA. With 19+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Seattle area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 116 Physician Assistant providers in WASee all Physician Assistant in Seattle19+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4480dNPPES updated 2014-02-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington.

MIPS Score

2023

93.09/100

Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Washington

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

78%

Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

48

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

38

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

50

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+26%)48%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)42%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+7%)29%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Melissa Upson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Upson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Seattle required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Melissa Upson

NPI records show Dr. Upson as active with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 598-4477.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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