Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melanie Appell, MD
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1568492775
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 96.0 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2100 16Th Ave S, Suite 202
Birmingham, AL 352055021
(205) 933-0987
fax (205) 930-1758
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 11, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #12441
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568492775. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,135
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$165,217
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 1,033 | 201 | $6 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 785 | 589 | $83 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 387 | 303 | $47 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 162 | 143 | $81 | |
11300 |
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less | 117 | 77 | $68 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 93 | 79 | $52 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 74 | 72 | $95 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 72 | 72 | $101 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 70 | 22 | $1 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 59 | 29 | $46 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$618
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 17 | $228.91 | |
| Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. | 11 | $185.11 | |
| Dermavant Sciences, Inc. | 4 | $65.55 | |
| LEO Pharma Inc. | 3 | $55.01 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 1 | $27.32 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $25.51 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $16.75 | |
| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | 1 | $14.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
912
Patients
574
Total drug cost
$208,694
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 154 | 109 | $2,164 |
| Fluocinonide | Generic | 147 | 112 | $8,377 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 95 | 46 | $2,496 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 89 | 39 | $923 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | Generic | 71 | 53 | $2,285 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 56 | 50 | $177 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 48 | 24 | $3,230 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 43 | 41 | $396 |
| Ivermectin | Generic | 34 | 17 | $17,101 |
| Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) | Brand | 33 | 0 | $157,835 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melanie Appell's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Appell practices Dermatology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Melanie Appell practice?
Dr. Melanie Appell practices at 2100 16Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352055021. Office phone: 2059330987.
What is Dr. Melanie Appell's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Appell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568492775, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Appell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Appell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Appell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.