Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Appleton, M.D.
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Boston, MA
- NPI 1831180645
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 732-5500
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 11, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0801X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #226947
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831180645. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
312
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$79,008
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 174 | 116 | $70 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 47 | 47 | $138 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 27 | 27 | $142 | |
27245 |
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | 25 | 25 | $1,334 | |
23600 |
Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone | 14 | 14 | $367 | |
27236 |
Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement | 13 | 13 | $1,299 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 12 | 12 | $88 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,618
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synthes GmbH | 3 | $2,421.58 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $84.47 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 1 | $67.86 | |
| Medical Device Business Services, Inc. | 2 | $43.98 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Appleton's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Appleton practices Orthopaedic Trauma Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Paul Appleton practice?
Dr. Paul Appleton practices at 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 021156110. Office phone: 6177325500.
What is Dr. Paul Appleton's NPI?
Dr. Paul Appleton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831180645, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Appleton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Appleton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Appleton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.