Quick answers
- Does Kevin R. Appel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kevin 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 Kevin R. Appel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 375 Original Medicare patients and 533 services for Kevin R. Appel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kevin R. Appel's NPI number?
- 1780671180. 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 Kevin 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 | 375 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 533 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)288 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)113 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)58 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)14 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)13 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes23%
- Depression18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kevin R. Appel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1801 4th Ave, Suite CCanyon, TX 79015 (806) 655‑7748
- 2700 Paramount BlvdAmarillo, TX 79109 (806) 355‑9536
- 517 N 25 Mile AveHereford, TX 79045 (806) 364‑3030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kevin R. Appel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Paramount Eye Care PLLC8 clinicians in the group
- JBK Eye Care LLP3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Canyon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Canyon, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Paramount Eye Care PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780671180 |
| 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
- 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