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CHRISTOPHER APPEL OD
NPI 1023530151
Optometrist in Hixson, TN

Active since July 11, 2017PECOS Enrolled
84.2/100
CMS Quality Rating
8151 HIXSON PIKE, HIXSON, TN 37343(423) 847-0498 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 23, 2026, Oct 22, 2020, Oct 18, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher Appel Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER APPEL OD (NPI 1023530151) is an individual optometrist in Hixson, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (3794) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023530151
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER APPELCredential: OD
Location Address8151 HIXSON PIKEHixson, TN 37343-1897
Mailing Address8151 Hixson PikeHixson, TN 37343-1897 · (423) 847-0498
Phone(423) 847-0498
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1023530151 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 3794✔ Licensed in OR · ATI4411
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
8151 HIXSON PIKE, Hixson, TN 37343
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher Appel Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37343 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.2/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.94
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.61

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$49.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WARWICK C DELL O.D.
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
8151 HIXSON PIKE
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 847-0498

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Appel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Appel is 1023530151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2017.

Where is Christopher Appel located?

Christopher Appel practices at 8151 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343. The listed phone number is (423) 847-0498.

What is Christopher Appel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Christopher Appel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Appel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Christopher Appel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Christopher Appel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Appel was last updated on April 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.