Active NPI 1588714661 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. J Stephen Appleton , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Dallas, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. J Appleton, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Dallas, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2006, Dr. Appleton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7777 FOREST LN STE C106.

Dr. Appleton is affiliated with Texas Joint Institute, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7777 Forest Ln Ste C106

Dallas, TX 752306831

Telephone 9725665255

Fax 9725665236

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Texas Joint Institute, Pllc Facility NPI 1700160744

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Dallas, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -3.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.7 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

135 Specialists

Practicing in Dallas, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Appleton (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Dallas Specialty Average (23.7 Years) 23.7 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
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,619	46	$52.78	$6.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	429	231	$158.57	$89.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	273	139	$227.57	$126.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	236	118	$320.86	$76.83
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	209	87	$10.40	$0.13
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	190	129	$139.14	$46.47
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	151	106	$129.94	$46.75
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	144	72	$113.28	$40.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	81	$219.33	$109.50
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	74	43	$101.04	$33.29
11981 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue	60	56	$281.90	$29.55
12036 Repair of wound (20.1 to 30.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	55	51	$1313.73	$140.49
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	43	33	$10.00	$6.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$349.64	$164.24
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	30	28	$4725.20	$1238.48
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	22	21	$119.73	$40.79
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	17	$4439.00	$1236.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,881	33	$59.00	$6.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	496	263	$139.00	$89.17
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	291	123	$10.00	$7.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	279	167	$206.00	$126.28
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	247	133	$333.44	$77.61
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	224	140	$127.00	$47.26
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	199	139	$128.00	$46.71
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	111	60	$112.00	$40.66
G0181 Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow	101	67	$316.00	$103.31
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	92	54	$93.00	$34.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$208.00	$110.12
11981 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue	52	49	$256.00	$30.70
12036 Repair of wound (20.1 to 30.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	50	48	$1209.00	$138.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$320.00	$164.17
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	22	21	$4392.00	$1241.19
27446 Repair of knee joint	20	19	$3370.00	$1106.28
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$4861.64	$1255.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	578	421	$115.76	$89.99
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	456	285	$115.26	$45.98
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	446	262	$113.68	$46.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	378	259	$184.00	$126.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	356	209	$220.98	$74.41
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	329	170	$19.48	$6.26
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	169	110	$99.62	$39.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	143	143	$199.45	$111.25
J2001 Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg	135	48	$1.00	$0.02
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	131	103	$87.55	$33.66
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	121	76	$1478.95	$958.84
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	78	78	$70.17	$28.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$292.50	$165.87
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	45	42	$4371.86	$1273.55
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	35	31	$4740.78	$1265.06
27446 Repair of knee joint	28	27	$2993.30	$1107.19
G0181 Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow	13	13	$316.00	$104.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	807	594	$105.00	$91.08
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	616	437	$106.00	$46.21
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	504	371	$105.00	$47.01
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	348	209	$25.00	$5.65
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	343	240	$191.46	$73.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	327	283	$170.00	$129.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	252	252	$195.00	$110.79
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	211	152	$89.00	$40.85
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	107	79	$83.00	$34.87
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	81	52	$2925.00	$765.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$280.00	$165.30
27446 Repair of knee joint	38	36	$2706.14	$1141.20
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	28	$4834.42	$1264.81
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	28	28	$4329.00	$1289.46
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	16	12	$1380.00	$1219.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$80.00	$56.19
27446 Repair of knee joint	14	14	$2671.00	$1158.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$4733.78	$1294.36
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	11	11	$189.82	$59.10
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	11	11	$17.00	$2.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	931	641	$105.00	$75.21
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	444	337	$106.00	$44.29
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	423	329	$105.00	$45.48
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	336	206	$25.00	$6.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	305	235	$191.78	$72.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	303	303	$195.00	$107.64
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	233	161	$89.00	$39.08
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	84	49	$82.27	$33.47
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	65	43	$1380.00	$1141.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$170.00	$111.28
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	33	32	$4627.00	$1381.39
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	33	31	$4329.00	$1312.85
27446 Repair of knee joint	33	32	$2671.00	$1195.42
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	21	19	$190.57	$56.98
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	21	20	$70.00	$28.30
27487 Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis	15	14	$5311.00	$1777.63
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	15	15	$17.00	$2.97
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	12	11	$50.00	$50.21
72190 X-ray of pelvis, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$128.00	$41.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,141	782	$105.00	$73.67
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	523	394	$104.42	$42.27
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	510	389	$105.69	$41.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	375	375	$195.00	$107.57
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	335	219	$88.27	$37.17
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	332	194	$25.00	$6.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	328	238	$195.94	$69.30
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	97	61	$1380.00	$1040.97
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	78	64	$81.44	$31.63
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine including bending views 2 or 3 views	51	51	$130.00	$42.47
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	49	48	$4329.00	$1342.42
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	46	45	$4657.18	$1371.27
27446 Repair of knee joint	44	43	$2671.00	$1182.88
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	41	41	$70.00	$31.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$170.00	$108.48
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	21	21	$135.00	$50.04
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	21	18	$82.00	$33.23
27487 Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis	19	18	$5478.72	$1808.48
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	18	18	$17.00	$2.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$80.00	$43.58
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	13	$201.19	$56.97
27330 Biopsy of membrane covering knee joint	13	12	$929.00	$213.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,105	735	$105.00	$71.94
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	516	356	$105.00	$40.88
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	488	344	$106.00	$39.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	376	376	$195.00	$106.13
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	356	207	$25.00	$6.66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	322	237	$230.59	$71.04
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	266	175	$89.00	$35.45
97760 Training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes	100	93	$93.00	$46.74
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	86	50	$925.12	$515.67
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	75	58	$83.00	$30.83
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	73	65	$70.00	$31.57
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine including bending views 2 or 3 views	66	64	$130.00	$40.66
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	56	54	$4406.30	$1364.17
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	51	48	$4654.22	$1346.71
27446 Repair of knee joint	44	44	$2671.00	$1155.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$170.00	$105.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	24	$80.00	$43.18
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	20	20	$80.00	$35.78
27487 Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis	18	18	$5311.00	$1773.51
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	17	15	$214.94	$55.40
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	13	13	$17.00	$2.94
27330 Biopsy of membrane covering knee joint	13	13	$929.00	$209.82
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	11	11	$447.00	$147.77
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	11	11	$135.00	$47.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,299	789	$105.07	$70.99
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	547	388	$105.09	$40.35
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	539	389	$106.00	$38.75
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	489	269	$25.00	$5.74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	448	286	$225.40	$68.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	434	434	$195.00	$105.21
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	282	187	$89.00	$35.00
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	122	82	$728.00	$534.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	84	78	$80.00	$42.14
97760 Training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes	73	72	$93.00	$37.47
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	67	48	$83.00	$30.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	65	$170.00	$106.17
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	53	53	$80.00	$35.36
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	47	42	$196.21	$49.44
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	43	41	$4359.20	$1355.64
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	42	40	$4627.00	$1362.62
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine including bending views 2 or 3 views	39	39	$130.00	$39.63
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	37	35	$101.00	$39.06
27446 Repair of knee joint	35	35	$2671.00	$1167.19
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	25	24	$70.00	$30.88
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	16	14	$82.00	$32.01
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	15	$103.00	$34.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-07-24

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX P2189

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0114X

State License TX P2189

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

3040438-02 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

3040438-01 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Texas Joint Institute, Pllc

7211 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 750240258

Phone: 4694881000

Texas Joint Institute, Pllc

12228 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 752433797

Phone: 9725665255

Texas Joint Institute, Pllc

5500 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 750343305

Phone: 2146180500

Texas Joint Institute, Pllc

2727 E Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 752042833

Phone: 2144433000

Texas Joint Institute, Pllc

3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 752462017

Phone: 2148200111

Secondary Practice Locations

3900 Junius St, Suite 500

Dallas, TX 752461615

Phone: 2148237090

4001 W 15th St Ste 180

Plano, TX 750935836

Phone: 9725665255

5575 Frisco Square Blvd Ste 530

Frisco, TX 750343303

Phone: 9725665255

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

30 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

NPI 1114173853

Physician Assistant

Sarah Lafrance , PA

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Abigail Russell , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1295300200

Nurse Practitioner

Nicole Kang , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1316819089

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 24, 2023

Registered at 7777 FOREST LN STE C106, DALLAS, TX 752306831 (Tel: 9725665255)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2023

Registered at 7777 FOREST LN STE C106, DALLAS, TX 752306831 (Tel: 9725665255)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #P2189 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active November 26, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 26, 2012

Registered at 3900 JUNIUS ST, SUITE 500, DALLAS, TX 752461615 (Tel: 2148237090)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 26, 2012

Registered at 3900 JUNIUS ST, SUITE 500, DALLAS, TX 752461615 (Tel: 2148237090)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 26, 2012

Recorded as J APPLETON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 26, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #P2189 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 11, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1588714661

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 11, 2007

Last Update: July 24, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7777 Forest Ln Ste C106

Dallas, TX 752306831

Phone: 9725665255

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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