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ALTON JAAHAFAR APPLETON MD
NPI 1326537390
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Murfreesboro, TN

Active since May 05, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1451 BATTLEGROUND DRIVE, MURFREESBORO, TN 37129(629) 259-3858(949) 862-7633 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2024, Apr 5, 2022, May 5, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Alton Jaahafar Appleton Md NPPES

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

ALTON JAAHAFAR APPLETON MD (NPI 1326537390) is an individual psychiatry provider in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (60422) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Murfreesboro, and is a graduate of Cooper Medical School Of Rowan University (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326537390
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameALTON JAAHAFAR APPLETONCredential: MD
Location Address1451 BATTLEGROUND DRIVEMurfreesboro, TN 37129-1751
Mailing Address1815 Herald LnMurfreesboro, TN 37130-1245 · (908) 472-2274
Phone(629) 259-3858
Fax(949) 862-7633
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCooper Medical School Of Rowan UniversityGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2024
✔ NPI 1326537390 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 60422
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1451 BATTLEGROUND DRIVE, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11815 Herald LnMurfreesboro, TN 37130-1245 · Phone (908) 472-2274

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Alton Jaahafar Appleton Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4880080795
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250117003897
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
88 services26 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
29 services28 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37129 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
$160.89 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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 Alton Appleton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alton Appleton is 1326537390. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2018.

Where is Alton Appleton located?

Alton Appleton practices at 1451 Battleground Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. The listed phone number is (629) 259-3858.

What is Alton Appleton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Alton Appleton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alton Appleton is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Alton Appleton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Alton Appleton 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 Alton Appleton was last updated on August 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.