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Active NPI 1386807899 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Donald Paul Appleman , OD

Optometrist • Ocala, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Donald Appleman, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ocala, FL. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2008, Dr. Appleman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 150 SE 17TH ST STE 100.

Dr. Appleman is affiliated with Drs Ritz And Johnson And Assoc. Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

150 Se 17th St Ste 100

Ocala, FL 344715177

Telephone 3527327900
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ocala, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -4.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.3 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
47 Specialists

Practicing in Ocala, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
17.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Appleman (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Ocala Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
32 24 $105.00 $84.44
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
29 29 $125.00 $123.38
92250 Photography of the retina
16 14 $70.00 $35.08
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
15 15 $125.00 $119.63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
13 11 $60.00 $34.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
11 11 $105.00 $88.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-11-14
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC4511

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA OPT002468

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Drs Ritz And Johnson And Assoc. Llp

150 Se 17th St, Ocala, FL 344715177

Phone: 3527327900

Secondary Practice Locations

1650 Cochrane Cir Unit Meddac

Fort Carson, CO 809134604

Phone: 7195267450

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2022

Registered at 150 SE 17TH ST STE 100, OCALA, FL 344715177 (Tel: 3527327900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 14, 2022

Registered at 150 SE 17TH ST STE 100, OCALA, FL 344715177 (Tel: 3527327900)

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Updated Practice Location April 16, 2021

Registered at 1650 COCHRANE CIR UNIT MEDDAC, FORT CARSON, CO 809134604 (Tel: 2812530324)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2021

Registered at 1650 COCHRANE CIR UNIT MEDDAC, FORT CARSON, CO 809134604

NPI Profile Active October 08, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 08, 2015

Registered at 4430 MISSOURI AVE, FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO 654739098 (Tel: 2812530324)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 08, 2015

Registered at 110 HUMPHREYS ST, FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO 654731490 (Tel: 2812530324)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 08, 2015

Recorded as DONALD APPLEMAN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 08, 2015

Optometrist (License #OPT002468 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 03, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1386807899
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 03, 2008
Last Update: November 14, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

150 Se 17th St Ste 100

Ocala, FL 344715177

Phone: 3527327900

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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