Independent US Healthcare Provider Directory & Public Medical Database
Deactivated NPI 1164423927 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael F. Appel , MD

Surgery • Houston, TX

⚠️

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

Registration / Start Date August 02, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date September 16, 2019
Total Practice Duration ~14 Years of Practice (2005 – 2019)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Appel, MD was a registered Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 14 years, Dr. Appel provided care at the practice location at 6624 FANNIN ST until profile deactivation on 2019-09-16.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6624 Fannin St
#2500

Houston, TX 770302312

Telephone 7137955600
Fax 7137950052
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Houston, TX

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
376 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX C8883

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. Jaime Benrey , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1003810854

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Marisol Skibin , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003854639

Physical Therapist

NPI 1013003292

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Samar Sheth , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1013146901

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Frank Gerow , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1023055431

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Zepeda , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1033104351

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
⚠️
NPI Profile Deactivated September 16, 2019

Record deactivated on September 16, 2019

NPI Profile Active September 27, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location September 27, 2010

Registered at 6624 FANNIN ST, #2500, HOUSTON, TX 770302312 (Tel: 7137955600)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address September 27, 2010

Registered at 6624 FANNIN ST, #2500, HOUSTON, TX 770302312 (Tel: 7137955600)

👤
Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 27, 2010

Recorded as MICHAEL APPEL, M.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 27, 2010

Surgery (License #C8883 in TX)

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 02, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews
No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Michael Appel. Be the first to share your experience!

Sign in to leave a review for Dr. Michael Appel

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164423927
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 02, 2005
Last Update: September 27, 2010
Deactivation Date: September 16, 2019

Mailing Address

6624 Fannin St, #2500

Houston, TX 770302312

Phone: 7137955600

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

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.