Crystal Appel, PA
NPI 1578829560 · Physician Assistant · Basking Ridge, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Crystal Appel, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Basking Ridge, NJ (NPI 1578829560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578829560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 014304 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
721 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 | 216 | $87 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 118 | $7 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 78 | $107 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 73 | $98 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 69 | $34 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 118 | 92 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 90 | 62 |
| Ketoconazole | 56 | 29 |
| Mupirocin | 52 | 43 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 52 | 42 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 24 | 17 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 20 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$226 across 16 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
- 2012-04-04
- Last updated
- 2022-01-30
- Certified
- 2022-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Crystal Appel's NPI number?
- Crystal Appel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578829560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Crystal Appel's specialty?
- Crystal Appel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Crystal Appel located?
- Crystal Appel's practice location on file with NPPES is 12 Ridge St, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-1785.
- What is Crystal Appel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Crystal Appel is (908) 766-7546.
- Does Crystal Appel accept Medicare?
- Crystal Appel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Crystal Appel's NPI active?
- Yes — Crystal Appel's NPI (1578829560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.