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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 732-5500

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Travel and Lodging
$1,422
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program
$1,000
Food and Beverage
$196

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.