Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Appel, OD

Optometrist · Optometrist · Hixson, TN

  • NPI 1023530151
  • MIPS 83.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs on file
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1043 Executive Dr Ste 101
Hixson, TN 373433998
(423) 710-3965
Additional location
233 S Cedar Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 373801303
(423) 837-8611
Additional location
6117 Ooltewah Georgetown RD Ste 109
Ooltewah, TN 373635611
(423) 328-3290
Show 1 more location
Additional location
8151 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 373431551
(423) 847-0498
Mailing address
2003 Bent Tree CT
Lakesite, TN 373793103

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 28, 2024
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #3794 · Oregon #ATI4411

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023530151. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
219
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$20,119
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 71 71 $127
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 62 47 $57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 19 $89
92134 Imaging of retina 19 18 $41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 15 15 $36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $158
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 15 15 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Hixson Optometrist, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$144
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $125.00
Dompe US, INC. 1 $19.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$144

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
131
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$2,091
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 68 18 $865
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 31 0 $703
Timolol Maleate Generic 18 0 $251
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 14 12 $271

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Appel's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Appel practices Optometrist in Hixson, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Appel practice?
Dr. Christopher Appel practices at 1043 Executive Dr Ste 101, Hixson, TN 373433998. Office phone: 4237103965.
What is Dr. Christopher Appel's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Appel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023530151, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Appel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.