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JOHN SCOTT APPEL PA-C
NPI 1407881238
Physician Assistant in Merced, CA

Active since July 11, 2006PECOS Enrolled
737 W CHILDS AVE, MERCED, CA 95341(423) 503-7051(865) 539-8008 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About John Scott Appel Pa-c NPPES

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

JOHN SCOTT APPEL PA-C (NPI 1407881238) is an individual physician assistant in Merced, California, licensed in Tennessee (PA737) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407881238
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN SCOTT APPELCredential: PA-C
Location Address737 W CHILDS AVEMerced, CA 95341-6805
Mailing Address8011 Savannah LnOoltewah, TN 37363-9288
Phone(423) 503-7051
Fax(865) 539-8008
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1407881238 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · PA737✔ Licensed in CA · 63804
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
737 W CHILDS AVE, Merced, CA 95341
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Other Identifiers 1

Other4104202TN · Bcbs Of Tennessee

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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)

John Scott Appel Pa-c 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 95341 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
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

LAWRENCE MORENO RUIZ LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
737 W CHILDS AVE
MERCED, CA 95341
Merced County (209) 385-5539
FERRIS POWELL
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
737 W CHILDS AVE
MERCED, CA 95341
Merced County (209) 722-4842
GABRIEL DEOL PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
737 W CHILDS AVE
MERCED, CA 95341
Merced County (209) 384-6498
DR. JEEVARATHNAM PACHA DHARMA M.D.
Pediatrics
737 W CHILDS AVE
MERCED, CA 95341
Merced County (209) 385-5529
MS. EMILY NJOROGE FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Community Health)
737 W CHILDS AVE
MERCED, CA 95341
Merced County (209) 385-5529
MS. CATHERINE ANN LAKE PA-C
Physician Assistant
737 W CHILDS AVE
MERCED, CA 95341
Merced County (209) 383-1848
JOSIE VELASCO RN
Registered Nurse
737 W CHILDS AVE
MERCED, CA 95341
Merced County (209) 383-7441
SUKHWINDER K SOOCH LVN
Licensed Vocational Nurse
737 W CHILDS AVE
MERCED, CA 95341
Merced County (209) 383-1848

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 John Appel's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Appel is 1407881238. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2006.

Where is John Appel located?

John Appel practices at 737 W Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341. The listed phone number is (423) 503-7051.

What is John Appel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is John Appel enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does John Appel accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list John 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 John Appel was last updated on January 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.