Melanie Appell, MD
NPI 1568492775 · Dermatology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Appell, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1568492775).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568492775
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12441 (AL)
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
19 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
2,871 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 | 896 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 746 | $83 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 369 | $47 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 169 | $78 |
| Shaving of Skin Growth of Body, Arms, Or Legs, 0.5 Cm Or Less11300 | 115 | $65 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluocinonide | 160 | 120 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 124 | 83 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 116 | 55 |
| Ketoconazole | 94 | 45 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 67 | 48 |
| Desonide | 61 | 44 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 55 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$618 across 39 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
- 2006-07-04
- Last updated
- 2008-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Appell's NPI number?
- Melanie Appell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568492775, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Appell's specialty?
- Melanie Appell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Appell located?
- Melanie Appell's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 16th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-5021.
- What is Melanie Appell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Appell is (205) 933-0987.
- Does Melanie Appell accept Medicare?
- Melanie Appell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Appell's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Appell's NPI (1568492775) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.