Christopher Appleton, D.O.
NPI 1538179312 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Brattleboro, VT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Appleton, D.O. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Brattleboro, VT (NPI 1538179312).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538179312
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 032.0000506 (VT)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
248 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 118 | $38 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 42 | $11 |
| Blood Smear Interpretation By Physician With Written Report85060 | 28 | $24 |
| Preparation of Tissue for Examination By Removing Any Calcium Present88311 | 23 | $12 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 22 | $83 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 15 | $35 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2015-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Appleton's NPI number?
- Christopher Appleton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538179312, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Appleton's specialty?
- Christopher Appleton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Appleton located?
- Christopher Appleton's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 Belmont Ave, Brattleboro, VT 05301-7601.
- What is Christopher Appleton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Appleton is (603) 354-6534.
- Does Christopher Appleton accept Medicare?
- Christopher Appleton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Appleton's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Appleton's NPI (1538179312) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.