Tehilla Apfel, MD
NPI 1396163341 · Gastroenterology Physician · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tehilla Apfel, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1396163341).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396163341
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD473256 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
986 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 337 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 146 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 93 | $129 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 79 | $131 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 74 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 235 | 105 |
| Omeprazole | 226 | 83 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 83 | 23 |
| Sucralfate | 77 | 35 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 67 | 24 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 57 | 15 |
| Mesalamine | 43 | — |
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$712 across 49 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-06
- Last updated
- 2021-04-20
- Certified
- 2021-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tehilla Apfel's NPI number?
- Tehilla Apfel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396163341, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tehilla Apfel's specialty?
- Tehilla Apfel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tehilla Apfel located?
- Tehilla Apfel's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001.
- What is Tehilla Apfel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tehilla Apfel is (216) 444-2200.
- Does Tehilla Apfel accept Medicare?
- Tehilla Apfel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tehilla Apfel's NPI active?
- Yes — Tehilla Apfel's NPI (1396163341) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.