Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Christopher D. Appleton work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher D. Appleton at 1 hospital: Natividad Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Christopher D. Appleton see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Salinas, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Christopher D. Appleton's specialty?
- Medicare lists Pathology as the primary specialty.
- Does Christopher D. Appleton accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Christopher D. Appleton may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- What is Christopher D. Appleton's NPI number?
- 1538179312. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Christopher D. Appleton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher D. Appleton at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Natividad Medical CenterSalinas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050248
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher D. Appleton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Salinas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salinas, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538179312 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians