David Appel, MD
NPI 1851480156 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Appel, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1851480156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851480156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 135303 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
130 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 21 | $169 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, and Sleep Time95800 | 16 | $45 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 13 | $141 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 205 | 74 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 120 | 51 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 115 | 38 |
| Prednisone | 74 | 39 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 63 | 22 |
| Flunisolide | 35 | 11 |
| Armodafinil | 32 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Appel's NPI number?
- David Appel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851480156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Appel's specialty?
- David Appel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Appel located?
- David Appel's practice location on file with NPPES is Mmc - Dept of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10467.
- What is David Appel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Appel is (718) 920-6055.
- Does David Appel accept Medicare?
- David Appel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Appel's NPI active?
- Yes — David Appel's NPI (1851480156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.