Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Appel, M.D.
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Wilmington, NC
- NPI 1457357204
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8090 Market St
Wilmington, NC 284119384
(910) 341-3300
fax (910) 251-2067 - Mailing address
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1202 Medical Center Dr
Wilmington, NC 284017307
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 9, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2011-01732
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457357204. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
6,735
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$370,859
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 2,398 | 503 | $6 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 885 | 740 | $85 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 755 | 627 | $48 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 731 | 557 | $120 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 372 | 338 | $86 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 234 | 219 | $104 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 225 | 58 | $1 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 136 | 94 | $47 | |
96405 |
Administration of chemotherapy into growth, 1-7 | 80 | 63 | $67 | |
J9190 |
Injection, fluorouracil, 500 mg | 80 | 63 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 269. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$477
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 13 | $138.89 | |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | 4 | $91.67 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $47.61 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 2 | $43.92 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 1 | $28.32 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 2 | $21.74 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $20.84 | |
| LEO Pharma Inc. | 1 | $18.23 | |
| Biofrontera Inc. | 1 | $17.97 | |
| Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $17.68 | |
| Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $17.08 | |
| Dermavant Sciences, Inc. | 1 | $13.35 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,300
Patients
653
Total drug cost
$168,983
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 365 | 155 | $7,566 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 273 | 185 | $2,348 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 92 | 28 | $3,090 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 89 | 51 | $5,267 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 77 | 17 | $1,223 |
| Ammonium Lactate | Generic | 74 | 45 | $1,709 |
| Mometasone Furoate | Generic | 53 | 31 | $1,296 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | Generic | 39 | 21 | $508 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | Generic | 37 | 25 | $1,597 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 36 | 30 | $256 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Appel's medical specialty?
Dr. James Appel practices Dermatology Physician in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. James Appel practice?
Dr. James Appel practices at 8090 Market St, Wilmington, NC 284119384. Office phone: 9103413300.
What is Dr. James Appel's NPI?
Dr. James Appel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457357204, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Appel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Appel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Appel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.