William Nathan Upshaw, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
William Nathan Upshaw is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Tampa, FL with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 22 years in psychiatry & neurology, William Nathan Upshaw, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Tampa. Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety.
Older · 345dNPPES updated 2025-06-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better54.1%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-28.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
64
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
31
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
331
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $168k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14.2k received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to William Nathan Upshaw's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Tulane University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 12, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511318
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With William Nathan Upshaw
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Nathan Upshaw for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Tampa 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 William Nathan Upshaw
Dr. Upshaw is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tampa, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (813) 731-5807.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact William Nathan Upshaw
Practice Location
1001 S Macdill Ave Ste 400, Tampa, FL 33629-5245
Mailing Address
1001 S Macdill Ave Ste 400, Tampa, FL 33629-5245
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