DR. CHRISTOPHER P APPLETON M.D.
NPI 1891778528
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Scottsdale, AZ

Q: What is Christopher Appleton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Appleton is 1891778528. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2005.

Q: What is Christopher Appleton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Active since November 28, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259(480) 301-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2020, Mar 13, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Christopher P Appleton M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER P APPLETON M.D. (NPI 1891778528) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (12220) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891778528

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER P APPLETONCredential: M.D.

Location Address13400 E SHEA BLVDScottsdale, AZ 85259-5404

Mailing Address13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5404 · (480) 301-8000

Phone(480) 301-8000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1979

Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2020

✔ NPI 1891778528 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 12220

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

13400 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher P 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 ID6305731167

PECOS Enrollment IDI20091215000444

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 7

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.

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

168 services168 patients

Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml Q9957

Perflutren lipid microspheres injection, per ml, is a diagnostic tool used to enhance ultrasound images. It contains tiny gas-filled bubbles that improve the clarity of the images, aiding in a more accurate diagnosis.

101 services50 patients

Heart muscle strain imaging 93356

Heart muscle strain imaging is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It helps doctors evaluate how well your heart muscle is working and detect any damage or disease. This can aid in diagnosing heart conditions and guiding treatment plans.

23 services23 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325

An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.

21 services21 patients

Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report 93351

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to create images of your heart while you rest, exercise, or undergo drug-induced stress. An ECG continuously monitors your heart's electrical activity. It helps doctors assess heart health and function.

19 services19 patients

Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 93320

An ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.

14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85259 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

78.58/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

69.05

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

59.56

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.

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