JEWEL N APPLETON M.D.
NPI 1578880159
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Houston, TX

Active since April 22, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6701 FANNIN ST, SUITE 470, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 824-7237 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Jewel N Appleton M.d. NPPES

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

JEWEL N APPLETON M.D. (NPI 1578880159) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q8415) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Webster, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578880159
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameJEWEL N APPLETONCredential: M.D.
Location Address6701 FANNIN ST, SUITE 470Houston, TX 77030-2608
Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1578880159 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q8415
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Body ImagingTaxonomy 2085B0100X · License Q8415 (TX)
6701 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11010 S Ponds DrWebster, TX 77598-1409 · Phone (713) 442-4300

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jewel N Appleton 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 ID2163731563
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160621001055
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Jewel Appleton reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
6620 MAIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,649 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Jewel Appleton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jewel Appleton is 1578880159. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2010.

Where is Jewel Appleton located?

Jewel Appleton practices at 6701 Fannin St Suite 470, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-7237.

What is Jewel Appleton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Jewel Appleton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jewel 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jewel Appleton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jewel Appleton reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC (Houston, TX). Each 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 Jewel Appleton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jewel Appleton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Jewel 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 Jewel Appleton was last updated on April 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.