David Applbaum, PA-C
NPI 1568845253 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Edmonds, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Applbaum, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Edmonds, WA (NPI 1568845253).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568845253
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA 60572088 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 23 |
| Mirtazapine | 19 |
| Methylphenidate Hclbrand: Methylphenidate Er | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 17 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 15 |
| Dextroamphetamine Sulfatebrand: Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Er | 15 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 14 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73 across 4 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
- 2015-06-30
- Last updated
- 2016-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Applbaum's NPI number?
- David Applbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568845253, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Applbaum's specialty?
- David Applbaum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Applbaum located?
- David Applbaum's practice location on file with NPPES is 7320 216th St Sw, Edmonds, WA 98026-8006.
- What is David Applbaum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Applbaum is (425) 673-3900.
- Does David Applbaum accept Medicare?
- David Applbaum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Applbaum's NPI active?
- Yes — David Applbaum's NPI (1568845253) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.