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Dr. Peter Paul Appell , OD

Optometrist • Decorah, IA

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Peter Appell has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date October 04, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date March 25, 2019
Total Practice Duration ~13 Years of Practice (2006 – 2019)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Appell, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Decorah, IA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 13 years, Dr. Appell provided care at the practice location at 1798 OLD STAGE RD until profile deactivation on 2019-03-25.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1798 Old Stage Rd
Wal-Mart Vision Center

Decorah, IA 521017302

Telephone 5633821770
Fax 5633824928
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Walmart Inc. Facility NPI 1669499042

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Decorah, IA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Decorah, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
42.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2018)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
63 63 $165.00 $95.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
51 51 $170.00 $96.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 02284

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Master of Business Administration, Registered Pharmacist

NPI 1538797618

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1841828340

Registered Pharmacist

Janice Hanson

Pharmacist

NPI 1861020018

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated March 25, 2019

Record deactivated on March 25, 2019

NPI Profile Active July 22, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 22, 2009

Registered at 1798 OLD STAGE RD, WAL-MART VISION CENTER, DECORAH, IA 521017302 (Tel: 5633821770)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 22, 2009

Registered at 20760 ENTERPRISE VALLEY DR, LEWISTON, MN 559524249 (Tel: 5075232960)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 22, 2009

Recorded as PETER APPELL, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 22, 2009

Optometrist (License #02284 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245325240
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 04, 2006
Last Update: July 22, 2009
Deactivation Date: March 25, 2019

Mailing Address

20760 Enterprise Valley Dr

Lewiston, MN 559524249

Phone: 5075232960

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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