BENJAMIN WALKER APPELO MD
Complete NPI Record 1063909158
Ophthalmology in Ocean Springs, MS

Active since April 16, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3631 BIENVILLE BLVD, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564(228) 875-2020(228) 875-2036 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2026, Oct 13, 2023, May 12, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

Complete NPI Dataset

This page contains the complete raw NPPES record for Benjamin Walker Appelo, MD (NPI 1063909158), an individual ophthalmology provider in Ocean Springs, MS. All 48 fields on file are listed with their current values and official NPPES definitions, exactly as recorded in the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Only fields that contain data are included, so the number of fields shown varies from one NPI record to another.

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Registry File Document Utilities
NPI: 1063909158
Field 1/48
The 10-position all-numeric identification number assigned by the NPS to uniquely identify a health care provider. The NPI number includes an ISO standard check-digit in the 10th position. There is no intelligence about the health care provider in the number.
Entity Type Code: 1
Field 2/48
Code describing the type of health care provider that is being assigned an NPI. Codes are 1 = (Person): individual human being who furnishes health care; 2 = (Non-person): entity other than an individual human being that furnishes health care (for example, hospital, SNF, hospital subunit, pharmacy, or HMO).
Provider Last Name Legal Name: APPELO
Field 3/48
The last name of the provider. If the provider is an individual, this is the legal name.
Provider First Name: BENJAMIN
Field 4/48
The first name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Middle Name: WALKER
Field 5/48
The middle name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Credential Text: MD
Field 6/48
The abbreviations for professional degrees or credentials used or held by the provider, if the provider is an individual. Examples are MD, DDS, CSW, CNA, AA, NP, RNA, or PSY. These credential designations will not be verified by NPS.
Provider First Line Business Mailing Address: 3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
Field 7/48
The first line mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider first line location address".
Provider Business Mailing Address City Name: FORT SAM HOUSTON
Field 8/48
The city name in the mailing address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Mailing Address State Name: TX
Field 9/48
The State or Province name in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address State name".
Provider Business Mailing Address Postal Code: 782344504
Field 10/48
The postal ZIP or zone code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address postal code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Country Code If outside U S : US
Field 11/48
The country code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address country code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Telephone Number: 2102925077
Field 12/48
The telephone number associated with mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address telephone number".
Provider Business Mailing Address Fax Number: 2102927868
Field 13/48
The fax number associated with the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address fax number".
Provider First Line Business Practice Location Address: 3631 BIENVILLE BLVD
Field 14/48
The first line location address of the provider being identified. For providers with more than one physical location, this is the primary location. This address cannot include a Post Office box.
Provider Business Practice Location Address City Name: OCEAN SPRINGS
Field 15/48
The city name in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address State Name: MS
Field 16/48
The State code in the location of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Postal Code: 395645702
Field 17/48
The postal ZIP or zone code in the location address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Country Code If outside U S : US
Field 18/48
The country code in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Telephone Number: 2288752020
Field 19/48
The telephone number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Fax Number: 2288752036
Field 20/48
The fax number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Gender Code: M
Field 23/48
The code designating the provider's gender if the provider is a person.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 1: 207W00000X
Field 24/48
This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 1: ME161231
Field 25/48
The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 1: FL
Field 26/48
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 1: Y
Field 27/48
This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 2: 207W00000X
Field 28/48
This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 2: 32386
Field 29/48
The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 2: MS
Field 30/48
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 2: N
Field 31/48
This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 3: 208D00000X
Field 32/48
This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 3: 32455
Field 33/48
The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 3: NE
Field 34/48
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 3: N
Field 35/48
This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Other Provider Identifier 1: XM550
Field 36/48
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 1: 01
Field 37/48
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 1: FL
Field 38/48
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 1: HFMG
Field 39/48
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 2: XM560
Field 40/48
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 2: 01
Field 41/48
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 2: FL
Field 42/48
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 2: HFPS
Field 43/48
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 3: 127343700
Field 44/48
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 3: 05
Field 45/48
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 3: FL
Field 46/48
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Is Sole Proprietor: N
Field 47/48
Indicates whether the provider is registered as a sole proprietor. This is a single-character code: "Y" means the provider operates as a sole proprietor, and "N" means they do not.

Secondary Practice Locations 3

The first line of the secondary practice location address of the provider being identified. For providers with more than one physical location, this is a secondary practice location address. This address cannot include a Post Office box.

1350 Hickory St
Location 1/3
Melbourne, FL 32901-3224 · Phone (321) 434-1401 · Fax (321) 434-1667
San Antonio Mil Med Center 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, MCHE-ZDM-M
Location 2/3
San Antonio, TX 78234 · Phone (210) 292-5077 · Fax (210) 292-7868
421 Delmas Ave
Location 3/3
Pascagoula, MS 39567-4129 · Phone (228) 769-2001 · Fax (228) 875-2036

Other Provider Identifiers 3

Legacy and payer-issued identifiers reported to the NPPES registry for this provider.

XM550 Other
Identifier 1/3
State: FL · Issuer: Hfmg
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
XM560 Other
Identifier 2/3
State: FL · Issuer: Hfps
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
127343700 Medicaid
Identifier 3/3
State: FL
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.
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