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ANDREW JOSHUA APPEL M.D.
NPI 1538102124
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Orlando, FL

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6001 VINELAND RD STE 116, ORLANDO, FL 32819(954) 458-4488(954) 458-2928 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 19, 2022, Mar 11, 2022, Feb 13, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Andrew Joshua Appel M.d. NPPES

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

ANDREW JOSHUA APPEL M.D. (NPI 1538102124) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Orlando, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME 103708) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538102124
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X
Provider Legal NameANDREW JOSHUA APPELCredential: M.D.
Location Address6001 VINELAND RD STE 116Orlando, FL 32819-7829
Mailing Address3350 Nw 53rd St Ste 102Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309-6354 · (866) 816-7846 · Fax (954) 458-2928
Phone(954) 458-4488
Fax(954) 458-2928
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1538102124 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0117X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME 103708✔ Licensed in AZ · 33956
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 33956 (AZ), ME103708 (FL)
6001 VINELAND RD STE 116, Orlando, FL 32819
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 13350 NW 53rd St Ste 102Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309-6354 · Phone (866) 816-7846 · Fax (954) 458-2928
Location 29299 SW 152nd St Ste 103Palmetto Bay, FL 33157-1775 · Phone (305) 595-1317
Location 36850 103rd St Ste 2Jacksonville, FL 32210-6877 · Phone (866) 816-7846 · Fax (954) 458-2928
Location 429255 Northwestern Hwy Ste 201Southfield, MI 48034-5741 · Phone (833) 816-7846 · Fax (248) 556-3632

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid931768AZ
Other4031113605MI · Michigan Me License
OtherME 103708FL · Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) 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

Andrew Joshua Appel M.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 ID2668411901
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090423000602
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 Andrew Appel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Arturo Corces MD PA Dba Miami Institute For Joint Reconstruction
204 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
11801 SW 90TH ST, SUITE 201
Miami, FL 33186
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Arturo Corces MD PA
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871508713 (305) 595-1274

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
18 services11 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

SEA SPINE ORTHOPEDICS INSTITUTE LLC
Orthopaedic Surgery
6001 VINELAND RD STE 116
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Orange County (866) 816-7846
MITCHELL D TAYLOR PA-C
Physician Assistant
6001 VINELAND RD STE 116
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Orange County (866) 816-7846
ORLANDO DERMATOLOGY, INC.
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
6001 VINELAND RD STE 116
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Orange County (407) 351-1888
FAROOQ LATEEF M.D.
Specialist
6001 VINELAND RD STE 116
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Orange County (407) 351-1888

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 Andrew Appel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Appel is 1538102124. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is Andrew Appel located?

Andrew Appel practices at 6001 Vineland Rd Ste 116, Orlando, FL 32819. The listed phone number is (954) 458-4488.

What is Andrew Appel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Andrew Appel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew Appel 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 Andrew Appel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Andrew Appel reassigns Medicare benefits to Arturo Corces MD PA Dba Miami Institute For Joint Reconstruction (Miami, FL). 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 Andrew Appel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Andrew Appel accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Andrew 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 Andrew Appel was last updated on April 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.