Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Appleton, D.O.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Brattleboro, VT

  • NPI 1538179312
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
17 Belmont Ave, Dartmouth Hitchcock - Pathology
Brattleboro, VT 053017601
(603) 354-6534

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 1, 2015
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Vermont #032.0000506 · New Hampshire #17199
Medicaid
VT #1009998

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538179312. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
312
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$11,262
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 140 91 $39
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 48 12 $29
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 39 39 $12
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 30 16 $84
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 25 22 $36
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 16 14 $13
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 14 13 $25

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Brattleboro Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Appleton's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Appleton practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Brattleboro, VT.
Where does Dr. Christopher Appleton practice?
Dr. Christopher Appleton practices at 17 Belmont Ave, Brattleboro, VT 053017601. Office phone: 6033546534.
What is Dr. Christopher Appleton's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Appleton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538179312, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Appleton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Appleton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Appleton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (HCPCS 88304). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.