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Unclaimed ProfileAbout APPLETON
Based in Dallas, TX, J Stephen Appleton, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. J graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 2006. J is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery and orthopaedic surgery.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Appleton?
Dr. Appleton is an orthopedic surgeon in Dallas, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
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What is Dr. Appleton's address?
Dr. Appleton is listed at 7777 FOREST LN STE C106, Dallas, TX 75230. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Appleton?
The number on file is (972) 566-5255. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Appleton?
Dr. Appleton's National Provider Identifier is 1588714661. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Appleton train?
Dr. Appleton attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How much experience does Dr. Appleton have?
Dr. Appleton has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Appleton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Appleton performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue and intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 20.1-30.0 cm; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (972) 566-5255
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7777 FOREST LN STE C106
Dallas, TX 75230
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,673 services · 1,297 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
236 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue | Procedure | 11981 |
60 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 20.1-30.0 cm | Procedure | 12036 |
55 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
30 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
18 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
190 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
151 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
144 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
74 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | Imaging | 73521 |
22 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons in Dallas 8
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Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
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Class of 2006 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
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Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
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