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Optometry

Christopher Appel, OD

Sees patients in Ooltewah, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Christopher Appel, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Ooltewah, TN. NPI 1023530151. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher Appel, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
9Years since medical school (graduated 2017)
Pacific University - College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Epic Optique, LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Christopher Appel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Ooltewah, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Christopher Appel's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Christopher Appel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher Appel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Christopher Appel?
(423) 238-3290, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Christopher Appel's NPI number?
1023530151. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher Appel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher Appel as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Epic Optique, LLC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Ooltewah

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ooltewah, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolPacific University - College Of Optometry
Graduation year2017
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023530151
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians