Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Appleton, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Scottsdale, AZ

  • NPI 1891778528
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 852595404
(480) 301-8000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 9, 2020
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #12220

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891778528. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
215
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$22,802
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 80 79 $188
Q9957 Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml 40 19 $45
93325 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 30 30 $22
93321 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up 22 22 $23
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 18 18 $92
93356 Heart muscle strain imaging 13 13 $34
93351 Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report 12 12 $226

In context: peer comparison

Among 30 peers in this city , average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $19.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Appleton's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Appleton practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Scottsdale, AZ.
Where does Dr. Christopher Appleton practice?
Dr. Christopher Appleton practices at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 852595404. Office phone: 4803018000.
What is Dr. Christopher Appleton's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Appleton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891778528, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Appleton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Appleton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Appleton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml (HCPCS Q9957); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (HCPCS 93325). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.