James Appleton, DPM
NPI 1710280037 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Pawtucket, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Appleton, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Pawtucket, RI (NPI 1710280037).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710280037
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DPM00338 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
3,556 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 715 | $45 |
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 690 | $18 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 572 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 452 | $90 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 412 | $33 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 157 | $72 |
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) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 89 | 40 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 79 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 57 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 47 | 27 |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 26 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 25 | 21 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 23 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,187 across 24 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
- 2010-12-08
- Last updated
- 2013-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Appleton's NPI number?
- James Appleton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710280037, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Appleton's specialty?
- James Appleton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is James Appleton located?
- James Appleton's practice location on file with NPPES is 649 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860-6157.
- What is James Appleton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Appleton is (401) 305-3800.
- Does James Appleton accept Medicare?
- James Appleton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Appleton's NPI active?
- Yes — James Appleton's NPI (1710280037) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.