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Dr. Christopher D. Appleton , DO

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology • Brattleboro, VT

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Appleton, DO is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology practicing in Brattleboro, VT. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1996, Dr. Appleton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 17 BELMONT AVE.

Dr. Appleton does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity, blood smear interpretation by physician with written report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

17 Belmont Ave
Dartmouth Hitchcock - Pathology

Brattleboro, VT 053017601

Telephone 6033546534
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Facility NPI 1306849708

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Brattleboro, VT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 30.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Brattleboro, VT (59 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Appleton (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Brattleboro Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
118 91 $320.00 $37.72
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
42 37 $150.00 $11.43
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report
28 27 $67.00 $24.07
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
23 16 $85.00 $12.09
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
22 19 $549.00 $83.01
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
15 15 $330.00 $35.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License VT 032.0000506

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License NH 17199

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1009998 (VT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc/bs
00059638 (VT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ladies First
8001049
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts
727548

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

22 Associated Practitioners
Jesse Ridgway , CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

NPI 1013390830

Certified Nurse Midwife

Michele Parr , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023430790

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Andrew Gorske , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1134132376

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sara Gilbert , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1205378494

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Jennifer Patek , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1255744959

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Kristina Carr , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1265455976

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 01, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 01, 2015

Registered at 17 BELMONT AVE, DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK - PATHOLOGY, BRATTLEBORO, VT 053017601 (Tel: 6033546534)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 01, 2015

Registered at 17 BELMONT AVE, DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK - PATHOLOGY, BRATTLEBORO, VT 053017601 (Tel: 6033546534)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 01, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER APPLETON, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 01, 2015

Pathology (License #032.0000506 in VT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538179312
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 08, 2006
Last Update: December 01, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

17 Belmont Ave, Dartmouth Hitchcock - Pathology

Brattleboro, VT 053017601

Phone: 6033546534

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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