BRUCE J. APPLEBAUM M.D. – NPI #1902803679
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

BRUCE APPLEBAUM is a surgeon located in TYLER, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1902803679 to BRUCE APPLEBAUM on July 07, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Feb 08, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BRUCE APPLEBAUM below.

NPI Profile for
BRUCE J. APPLEBAUM

NPI Number
1902803679
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRUCE J. APPLEBAUM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
630 S FLEISHEL AVE
TYLER, TX 75701-2041
Phone: (903) 606-5560 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
2000 Transmountain Rd Ste B
El Paso, TX 79911-3602
Phone: (915) 215-5300
Mailing address
14763 BIG OAK BAY RD
TYLER, TX 75707-7307
Phone: (915) 474-4102 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 08, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BRUCE APPLEBAUM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX137411801
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 TX J3278
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery		 TX J3278

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRUCE APPLEBAUM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
      800 EAST DAWSON
      TYLER, TX 75701
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS
      2001 N OREGON ST
      EL PASO, TX 79902

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