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Edit this profileWhere to find Benjamin W. Appelo, MD
- Ocean Springs location main office
3631 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 - Pascagoula location
421 Delmas Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567 - Melbourne location
1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901 - San Antonio location
San Antonio Mil Med Center 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Mche-Zdm-M, San Antonio, TX 78234
About Dr. Appelo
Based in Ocean Springs, MS, Benjamin W. Appelo, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Benjamin graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2018. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 277 Medicare patients across 285 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1063909158 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (228) 875-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3631 BIENVILLE BLVD
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
421 Delmas Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
1350 Hickory St
Melbourne, FL 32901
San Antonio Mil Med Center 3551 Roger Brooke Dr MCHE-ZDM-M
San Antonio, TX 78234
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
285 services · 277 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
75 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
50 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
68 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Ocean Springs 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Florida State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Florida State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 7
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Appelo's specialty?
Dr. Appelo is an eye doctor in Ocean Springs, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Appelo?
Dr. Appelo is listed at 3631 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Appelo?
The number on file is (228) 875-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Appelo's NPI number?
Dr. Appelo's National Provider Identifier is 1063909158. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Appelo's medical education?
Dr. Appelo attended Florida State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Appelo been practicing?
Dr. Appelo has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Appelo known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Appelo provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Appelo confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Appelo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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