Karina Appel, MD
NPI 1184250151 · Internal Medicine Physician · Shirley, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karina Appel, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Shirley, NY (NPI 1184250151).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184250151
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 325330 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
556 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 119 | $104 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 109 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 104 | $141 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 72 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 28 | $180 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 75 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 53 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 46 | 23 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 43 | 28 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 41 | 25 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 38 | 20 |
| Semaglutide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-20
- Last updated
- 2023-11-21
- Certified
- 2023-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karina Appel's NPI number?
- Karina Appel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184250151, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karina Appel's specialty?
- Karina Appel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karina Appel located?
- Karina Appel's practice location on file with NPPES is 855 Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967-2153.
- What is Karina Appel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karina Appel is (631) 815-1968.
- Does Karina Appel accept Medicare?
- Karina Appel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karina Appel's NPI active?
- Yes — Karina Appel's NPI (1184250151) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.