Quick answers
- Does Jimmie R. Appel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jimmie R. Appel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jimmie R. Appel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 261 Original Medicare patients and 356 services for Jimmie R. Appel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jimmie R. Appel's NPI number?
- 1770683336. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Jimmie R. Appel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 261 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 356 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)170 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)98 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)41 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)24 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Depression33%
Hospitals where Jimmie R. Appel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jimmie R. Appel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Covenant Hospital LevellandLevelland, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450755
- Covenant Hospital PlainviewPlainview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450539
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450040
- Plains Regional Medical CenterClovis, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320022
- Southwest Medical CenterLiberal, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170068
Practice locations
Addresses where Jimmie R. Appel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1016 E Rooselvelt AveGrants, NM 87020 (505) 287‑4446
- 1900 College AveLevelland, TX 79336 (806) 894‑4963
- 2100 M L K Jr Blvd, Plains Regional Med CtrClovis, NM 88101 (575) 546‑5800
- 2601 Dimmitt RdPlainview, TX 79072 (806) 296‑5531
- 315 W 15th StLiberal, KS 67901 (620) 624‑1651
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jimmie R. Appel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine of Texas PLLC113 clinicians in the group
- Innova Emergency Medical Associates PC69 clinicians in the group
- Fedko Emergency Physicians New Mexico, LLC54 clinicians in the group
- Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas - Houston, PLLC18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Grants
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grants, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine of Texas PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770683336 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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