Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Elizabeth Appel, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Sycamore, IL

  • NPI 1427238757
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2240 Gateway Dr
Sycamore, IL 601783103
(815) 756-8571
fax (815) 756-5603

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 6, 2014
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #046.010180

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427238757. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,088
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$80,866
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 624 531 $88
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 127 124 $33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 107 99 $59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 66 66 $109
92134 Imaging of retina 63 53 $38
92250 Photography of the retina 48 48 $35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 42 41 $55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $164

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$239
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $163.08
ABBVIE INC. 1 $28.18
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $16.78
TearLab Corp 1 $16.27
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $14.54

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$239

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
749
Patients
213
Total drug cost
$82,488
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 311 70 $4,620
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 108 33 $2,756
Timolol Maleate Generic 82 21 $1,358
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 50 43 $1,518
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 34 0 $14,835
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 33 0 $532
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 28 17 $457
Cyclosporine Generic 27 11 $27,987
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 23 0 $25,642
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 22 18 $324

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Elizabeth Appel's medical specialty?
Dr. Elizabeth Appel practices Optometrist in Sycamore, IL.
Where does Dr. Elizabeth Appel practice?
Dr. Elizabeth Appel practices at 2240 Gateway Dr, Sycamore, IL 601783103. Office phone: 8157568571.
What is Dr. Elizabeth Appel's NPI?
Dr. Elizabeth Appel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427238757, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Appel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elizabeth Appel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elizabeth Appel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.