Dr Melanie L Appell, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Birmingham, AL

Dr Melanie L Appell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. She went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Total Skin And Beauty Dermatology Center, Pc and her current practice location is 2100 16th Ave S, Suite 202, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 933-0987.

Dr Melanie L Appell is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 12441) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1568492775.

Contact Information

Dr Melanie L Appell, MD
2100 16th Ave S, Suite 202,
Birmingham, AL 35205-5021
(205) 933-0987
(205) 930-1758



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melanie L Appell
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience40 Years
Location2100 16th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melanie L Appell attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568492775
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/11/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567595689
  • Enrollment ID: I20100727000011

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melanie L Appell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568492775NPI-NPPES
515-18728OtherALBCBS OF AL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 12441 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Total Skin And Beauty Dermatology Center, Pc933504303313

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Entity NameTotal Skin & Beauty Dermatology Center, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831296888
PECOS PAC ID: 9335043033
Enrollment ID: O20040308000296

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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. Dr Melanie L 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
Dr Melanie L Appell, MD
2100 16th Ave S, Suite 202,
Birmingham, AL 35205-5021

Ph: (205) 933-0987
Dr Melanie L Appell, MD
2100 16th Ave S, Suite 202,
Birmingham, AL 35205-5021

Ph: (205) 933-0987

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Phone: 205-934-9999    
Tiffany Mayo,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 800-822-8816    
Daniel Bergman, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
Phone: 205-934-4011    Fax: 205-297-9411
Carlton Phillips,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2100 16th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: 205-933-0987    Fax: 205-930-1758
Katherine Flanagan, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 813 Shades Creek Pkwy, Suite 205, Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: 205-578-1799    Fax: 205-578-3158
Vijay Balakrishnan, MD
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