Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Alappatt, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1568409688
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 530
Houston, TX 770741834
(281) 495-2222
fax (281) 495-2146

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 28, 2025
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K3058
Medicaid
TX #048517902

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568409688. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
20,640
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,433,181
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 15,540 65 $37
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,131 299 $127
92134 Imaging of retina 1,053 345 $40
67028 Injection of drug into eye 599 116 $114
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 560 87 $877
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 438 211 $16
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 374 202 $25
92250 Photography of the retina 353 117 $38
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye 249 179 $138
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 101 101 $147

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Houston Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, average services per provider: 958. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,366
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genentech USA, INC. 5 $445.61
Astellas Pharma US INC 5 $293.91
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 3 $175.25
Alimera Sciences, INC. 2 $174.00
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $140.51
Genentech, INC. 1 $136.91

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,366

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
304
Patients
183
Total drug cost
$308,497
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eylea (Aflibercept) Brand 90 26 $259,489
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 65 47 $2,223
Ofloxacin Generic 50 41 $750
Atropine Sulfate Generic 45 40 $1,695
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 21 13 $549
Acetazolamide Generic 17 16 $119
Vabysmo (Faricimab-Svoa) Brand 16 0 $43,673

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Alappatt's medical specialty?
Dr. John Alappatt practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. John Alappatt practice?
Dr. John Alappatt practices at 7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 530, Houston, TX 770741834. Office phone: 2814952222.
What is Dr. John Alappatt's NPI?
Dr. John Alappatt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568409688, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Alappatt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Alappatt accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Alappatt commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.