Bruce Applebaum, M.D.
NPI 1902803679 · Surgery Physician · Tyler, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Applebaum, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Tyler, TX (NPI 1902803679).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902803679
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J3278 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
192 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 48 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 44 | $128 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 36 | $49 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 26 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 22 | $170 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$430 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2000 Transmountain Rd Ste BEl Paso, TX 79911-3602Phone: (915) 215-5300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-07
- Last updated
- 2024-02-08
- Certified
- 2024-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Applebaum's NPI number?
- Bruce Applebaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902803679, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Applebaum's specialty?
- Bruce Applebaum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Applebaum located?
- Bruce Applebaum's practice location on file with NPPES is 630 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX 75701-2041.
- What is Bruce Applebaum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Applebaum is (903) 606-5560.
- Does Bruce Applebaum accept Medicare?
- Bruce Applebaum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Applebaum's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Applebaum's NPI (1902803679) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.