2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1033855465 TLMHC
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JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC

Mental Health Counselor in MUSCATINE, Iowa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC is a Mental Health Counselor in MUSCATINE, Iowa, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2022

NPI 1033855465

Primary specialty

Mental Health Counselor

High-volume

292,612 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Mental Health Counselor share within Iowa

1. Mental Health Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Mental Health Counselor share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Mental Health Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Mental Health Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Mental Health Counselor provider holding TLMHC credentials at 1616 CEDAR ST, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761, with a listed phone of (309) 779-3000. NPI 1033855465 was issued on 05/09/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APPLER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Mental Health Counselor providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Mental Health Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 292,612 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,063 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1616 CEDAR ST
MUSCATINE, IA 52761

Provider Details

NPI 1033855465
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Credentials TLMHC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/09/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

THE ROBERT YOUNG CENTER FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
MUSCATINE, IA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Mental Health Counselor Overview

How JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.

292,612
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in Iowa

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as APPLER.

Compare Mental Health Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC's specialty?
JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in MUSCATINE, Iowa. Credentials: TLMHC.
Where is JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC located?
JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC is located at 1616 CEDAR ST, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761. Phone: (309) 779-3000.
What is JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC's NPI number?
JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033855465, issued on 05/09/2022.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 292,612 Mental Health Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Mental Health Counselor provider writes 1,063 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC accept Medicare?
JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC's credentials?
JOSEPH APPLER, TLMHC's NPI is 1033855465 with credentials TLMHC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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