Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Appleton, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Pawtucket, RI

  • NPI 1710280037
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
649 East Ave
Pawtucket, RI 028606157
(401) 305-3800
fax (401) 305-3816

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 22, 2013
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Rhode Island #DPM00338

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710280037. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,821
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$230,890
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number 690 181 $18
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 656 191 $45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 587 223 $91
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 510 140 $85
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 441 117 $34
11055 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 185 50 $74
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 179 35 $132
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 151 151 $114
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 138 22 $58
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails 116 27 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 193. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,187
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC. 2 $420.20
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 11 $253.53
International Life Sciences 1 $180.98
Kerecis Limited 1 $131.71
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 5 $104.28
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 3 $74.63
LifeNet Health 1 $21.24

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$766
Travel and Lodging
$420

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
395
Patients
184
Total drug cost
$16,274
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketoconazole Generic 69 34 $3,491
Ammonium Lactate Generic 53 28 $696
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 44 25 $860
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 42 35 $432
Gabapentin Generic 41 13 $410
Silver Sulfadiazine Generic 30 22 $262
Levofloxacin Generic 27 0 $270
Santyl (Collagenase Clostridium Hist.) Brand 22 13 $8,897
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 20 14 $267
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 13 0 $185

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Appleton's medical specialty?
Dr. James Appleton practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Pawtucket, RI.
Where does Dr. James Appleton practice?
Dr. James Appleton practices at 649 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 028606157. Office phone: 4013053800.
What is Dr. James Appleton's NPI?
Dr. James Appleton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710280037, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Appleton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Appleton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Appleton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (HCPCS G0127); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.