Scott Victor Appell, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Vestavia, AL

Scott Victor Appell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Vestavia, Alabama. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Affinity Orthopedic Specialists Llc, Champion Sports Medicine Birmingham, Llc and his current practice location is 5018 Cahaba River Rd, Vestavia, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 397-5200.

Scott Victor Appell is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 13579) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1891715918.

Contact Information

Scott Victor Appell, MD
5018 Cahaba River Rd,
Vestavia, AL 35243-2317
(205) 397-5200
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Physician's Profile

Full NameScott Victor Appell
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location5018 Cahaba River Rd, Vestavia, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Scott Victor Appell attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891715918
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/13/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981678539
  • Enrollment ID: I20040820000610

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Scott Victor Appell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891715918NPI-NPPES
99101103MedicaidAL
051522968MedicaidAL
51540930OtherALBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 13579 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Affinity Orthopedic Specialists Llc054750214814
Champion Sports Medicine Birmingham, Llc488008242958

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Scott Victor Appell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAffinity Orthopedic Specialists Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215407226
PECOS PAC ID: 0547502148
Enrollment ID: O20190501001270

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Scott Victor Appell is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Scott Victor Appell, MD
5018 Cahaba River Rd,
Vestavia, AL 35243-2317

Ph: (205) 397-5200
Scott Victor Appell, MD
5018 Cahaba River Rd,
Vestavia, AL 35243-2317

Ph: (205) 397-5200

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