Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bruce Applebaum, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Trauma Surgery Physician · Tyler, TX

  • NPI 1902803679
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
630 S Fleishel Ave
Tyler, TX 757012041
(903) 606-5560
Additional location
2000 Transmountain RD Ste B
El Paso, TX 799113602
(915) 215-5300
Mailing address
14763 Big Oak Bay RD
Tyler, TX 757077307

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 8, 2024
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #J3278
Medicaid
TX #137411801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902803679. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
229
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$20,575
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 68 43 $76
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 43 43 $80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 42 41 $125
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 41 35 $48
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 20 14 $114
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 15 15 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$430
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 4 $318.46
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $85.98
Solventum Corporation 1 $25.25

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$318
Food and Beverage
$111

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bruce Applebaum's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Applebaum practices Surgery Physician in Tyler, TX.
Where does Dr. Bruce Applebaum practice?
Dr. Bruce Applebaum practices at 630 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX 757012041. Office phone: 9036065560.
What is Dr. Bruce Applebaum's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Applebaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902803679, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bruce Applebaum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Applebaum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Applebaum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.