Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bruce Appelbaum, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Huntington Beach, CA
- NPI 1528046463
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
18811 Huntington St, Suite 200
Huntington Beach, CA 926486002
(949) 460-4973
fax (949) 364-2972 - Additional location
-
511 N Brookhurst St Ste 200
Anaheim, CA 928015229
(714) 780-0750
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 29, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G69512
- Medicaid
- CA #00G6951200
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528046463. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
936
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$73,945
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 352 | 91 | $98 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 243 | 27 | $52 | |
90833 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | 242 | 27 | $64 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 53 | 15 | $113 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 24 | 22 | $137 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 22 | 17 | $85 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Huntington Beach Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 135. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 1 | $23.64 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,459
Patients
288
Total drug cost
$75,999
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | Generic | 344 | 53 | $4,294 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 250 | 31 | $2,868 |
| Olanzapine | Generic | 233 | 28 | $19,913 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 215 | 22 | $9,632 |
| Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) | Brand | 192 | 22 | $4,597 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 167 | 21 | $1,526 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | Generic | 151 | 19 | $2,530 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Generic | 145 | 19 | $1,602 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 134 | 18 | $2,645 |
| Risperidone | Generic | 132 | 15 | $2,060 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bruce Appelbaum's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Appelbaum practices Psychiatry Physician in Huntington Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Bruce Appelbaum practice?
Dr. Bruce Appelbaum practices at 18811 Huntington St, Huntington Beach, CA 926486002. Office phone: 9494604973.
What is Dr. Bruce Appelbaum's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Appelbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528046463, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bruce Appelbaum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Appelbaum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Appelbaum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.