Active NPI 1023530151 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Appel , OD

Optometrist • Hixson, TN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Appel, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Hixson, TN. Practice services are available at 8151 HIXSON PIKE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8151 Hixson Pike

Hixson, TN 373431897

Telephone 4238470498

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Hixson, TN

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 21.7 Yrs

State Avg: 22.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

18 Specialists

Practicing in Hixson, TN (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

50.8% 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 (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	71	71	$215.00	$127.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	62	47	$100.00	$56.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	19	$151.36	$89.03
92134 Imaging of retina	19	18	$105.00	$40.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$375.00	$157.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	15	$105.00	$36.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$240.00	$127.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	397	373	$215.00	$127.29
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	250	132	$100.00	$56.71
92134 Imaging of retina	97	82	$105.00	$40.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	79	64	$213.10	$62.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	79	61	$105.00	$35.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$375.00	$167.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	34	$165.00	$92.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$260.00	$150.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$240.00	$127.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	347	328	$215.00	$128.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	223	119	$100.00	$56.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	103	103	$375.00	$169.78
92134 Imaging of retina	77	69	$105.00	$41.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	66	56	$215.00	$64.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	65	56	$105.00	$35.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	61	50	$165.00	$91.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$240.00	$131.52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$260.00	$151.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	291	282	$215.00	$125.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	126	92	$100.00	$44.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	64	$165.00	$74.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$375.00	$163.97
92134 Imaging of retina	59	54	$105.00	$40.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	59	55	$215.00	$62.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	48	45	$105.00	$34.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	43	43	$260.00	$152.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	161	157	$214.80	$124.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	103	72	$99.80	$43.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	90	72	$165.00	$72.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$374.66	$159.17
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	49	44	$214.83	$62.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	40	$239.75	$106.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	36	$104.84	$34.94
92134 Imaging of retina	38	35	$104.84	$39.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$259.66	$148.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$244.99	$100.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	28	$86.15	$41.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	22	$133.60	$69.52
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$175.21	$121.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$223.07	$104.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-23

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN 3794

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 OR ATI4411

Secondary Practice Locations

1814 Mccallie Ave

Chattanooga, TN 374043025

Phone: 4232652365

6117 Ooltewah Georgetown Rd Ste 109

Ooltewah, TN 373635611

Phone: 4233283290

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Warwick Dell , OD

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NPI 1841381118

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 23, 2026

Registered at 8151 HIXSON PIKE, HIXSON, TN 373431897 (Tel: 4238470498)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 23, 2026

Registered at 8151 HIXSON PIKE, HIXSON, TN 373431897 (Tel: 4238470498)

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Updated Practice Location August 28, 2024

Registered at 1043 EXECUTIVE DR STE 101, HIXSON, TN 373433998 (Tel: 4237103965)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 28, 2024

Registered at 2003 BENT TREE CT, LAKESITE, TN 373793103 (Tel: 9717324152)

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Updated Practice Location October 18, 2018

Registered at 628 N 1ST ST STE C, LAKEVIEW, OR 976301545 (Tel: 5419473357)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 18, 2018

Registered at 2615 ALMOND ST, KLAMATH FALLS, OR 976011176 (Tel: 5418833688)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 18, 2018

Optometrist (License #ATI4411 in OR)

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NPI Profile Active July 11, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2017

Registered at 1686 MONTGOMERY HWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352164906 (Tel: 2059792020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 11, 2017

Registered at 3428 OLD COLUMBIANA RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352263321 (Tel: 2059792020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 11, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER APPEL, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 11, 2017

Optometrist (License #S-D89 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 11, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023530151

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 11, 2017

Last Update: April 23, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8151 Hixson Pike

Hixson, TN 373431897

Phone: 4238470498

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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