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Orthopedic Surgery

David M. Apel, MD

Sees patients in Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

David M. Apel, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is enrolled with Medicare at 3 practice locations in Los Angeles, CA. NPI 1568553055. 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 David M. Apel, 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

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
43Years since medical school (graduated 1983)
University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does David M. Apel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Los Angeles, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is David M. Apel's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does David M. Apel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David M. Apel 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 David M. Apel?
(323) 783-4011, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is David M. Apel's NPI number?
1568553055. 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 David M. Apel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David M. Apel as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Los Angeles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine
Graduation year1983
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568553055
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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