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Deactivated NPI 1598744518 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. David Anthony Appel , MD

Surgery • Albert Lea, MN

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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. David Appel has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date January 10, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date July 22, 2022
Total Practice Duration ~16 Years of Practice (2006 – 2022)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Appel, MD was a registered Surgery practicing in Albert Lea, MN. Throughout an active medical career spanning 16 years, Dr. Appel provided care at the practice location at 404 W FOUNTAIN ST until profile deactivation on 2022-07-22.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r, infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, cdc or non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

404 W Fountain St

Albert Lea, MN 560072437

Telephone 5073732384
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Albert Lea, MN

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Albert Lea, MN (770 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
80.1% 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 (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
U0003 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r
18 16 $131.22 $74.58
U0005 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, cdc or non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within
18 16 $51.89 $24.86
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
13 13 $1333.15 $95.68
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk
11 11 $1081.09 $321.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MN 38955

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Tyler Oesterle , MD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry

NPI 1003062795

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1023097342

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Reese Druckenmiller , LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1023466620

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1033404082

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Anita Bissinger , LGSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1033439484
Megan Thompson , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033736624

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

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 July 22, 2022

Record deactivated on July 22, 2022

NPI Profile Active October 03, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 03, 2012

Registered at 404 W FOUNTAIN ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 560072437 (Tel: 5073732384)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2012

Registered at 300 RIDGE RD, ALBERT LEA, MN 560071443 (Tel: 5073731966)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2012

Recorded as DAVID APPEL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 03, 2012

Surgery (License #38955 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598744518
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 10, 2006
Last Update: October 03, 2012
Deactivation Date: July 22, 2022

Mailing Address

300 Ridge Rd

Albert Lea, MN 560071443

Phone: 5073731966

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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