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NICHOLAS S. APPLEMAN O.D.
NPI 1487962338
Optometrist in Tyndall Afb, FL

Active since September 14, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
340 MAGNOLIA CIR, 325 MEDICAL GROUP/SGPE, TYNDALL AFB, FL 32403(850) 283-7005 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Nicholas S. Appleman O.d. NPPES

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

NICHOLAS S. APPLEMAN O.D. (NPI 1487962338) is an individual optometrist in Tyndall Afb, Florida, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG002375) and active in the NPI registry since September 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487962338
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS S. APPLEMANCredential: O.D.
Location Address340 MAGNOLIA CIR, 325 MEDICAL GROUP/SGPETyndall Afb, FL 32403-5604
Mailing Address340 Magnolia Circle, 325 Medical Group/sgpeTyndall Afb, FL 32403 · (850) 283-7005
Phone(850) 283-7005
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 2012
✔ NPI 1487962338 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 PA · OEG002375✔ Licensed in VA · 0618001990
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.
340 MAGNOLIA CIR, Tyndall Afb, FL 32403
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas S. Appleman O.d. 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 ID3274721170
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190724000481, I20260401001292
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Appleman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Sees The Day Ltd
1,080 mi
Technician/Technologist
1757 N FRONTAGE RD
Hastings, MN 55033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota and Wisconsin enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1437208386 (Wisconsin)
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942370572 (651) 480-8515

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32403 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 20

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

DR. PRESTON S DUFFIN D.D.S, M.S.
Dentist (Orofacial Pain)
340 MAGNOLIA CIR
TYNDALL AFB, FL 32403
Bay County (580) 283-7756
LILLYBETH MUNIZ LUGO
Military Health Care Provider (Independent Duty Medical Technicians)
340 MAGNOLIA CIR
TYNDALL AFB, FL 32403
Bay County (850) 283-7603
325TH MEDICAL GROUP
Clinic/Center
340 MAGNOLIA CIR
TYNDALL AFB, FL 32403
Bay County (850) 283-7423
JOHN RANDALL HEIL M.D.
Preventive Medicine (Aerospace Medicine)
340 MAGNOLIA CIR
TYNDALL AFB, FL 32403
Bay County (850) 450-7849
MRS. AMY D SULLIVAN PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
340 MAGNOLIA CIR
PANAMA CITY, FL 32403
Bay County (850) 283-7019
JANET MCEWAN PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
340 MAGNOLIA CIR
TYNDALL AFB, FL 32403
Bay County (850) 283-7511
325TH MEDGRP-TYNDALL
Clinic/Center (Military/U.S. Coast Guard Outpatient)
340 MAGNOLIA CIR
PANAMA CITY, FL 32403
Bay County (850) 283-7736
MRS. EMILY GRACE DIETRICH PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
340 MAGNOLIA CIR
TYNDALL AFB, FL 32403
Bay County (850) 283-7654

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 Nicholas Appleman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Appleman is 1487962338. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2010.

Where is Nicholas Appleman located?

Nicholas Appleman practices at 340 Magnolia Cir 325 Medical Group/Sgpe, Tyndall Afb, FL 32403. The listed phone number is (850) 283-7005.

What is Nicholas Appleman's specialty?

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

Is Nicholas Appleman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Appleman 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nicholas Appleman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Appleman reassigns Medicare benefits to Sees The Day Ltd (Hastings, MN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nicholas Appleman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Appleman accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and HealthPartners and 1 other insurer list Nicholas Appleman 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 Nicholas Appleman was last updated on October 18, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.