Matthew Applebaum, MD
NPI 1073044178 · Plastic Surgery Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Applebaum, MD is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1073044178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073044178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023-00072 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,335 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 308 | $6 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 187 | $41 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 143 | $68 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 110 | $103 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 109 | $102 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 30 | 26 |
| Ketoconazole | 23 | 14 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 20 | 15 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 13 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$775 across 19 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 959 Cox RdGastonia, NC 28054-3420Phone: (704) 866-7576Fax: (704) 866-0106
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-21
- Last updated
- 2026-04-30
- Certified
- 2026-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Applebaum's NPI number?
- Matthew Applebaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073044178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Applebaum's specialty?
- Matthew Applebaum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Applebaum located?
- Matthew Applebaum's practice location on file with NPPES is 937 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054-3455.
- What is Matthew Applebaum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Applebaum is (704) 898-8014.
- Does Matthew Applebaum accept Medicare?
- Matthew Applebaum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Applebaum's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Applebaum's NPI (1073044178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.