2026 NPPES data Vision Therapy Optometrist NPI 1699847897
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STANLEY A. APPELBAUM

Vision Therapy Optometrist in BETHESDA, Maryland. 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 reveals: STANLEY A. APPELBAUM is a Vision Therapy Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland .

What stands out: STANLEY A. APPELBAUM specializes in Vision Therapy Optometrist and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STANLEY A. APPELBAUM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/14/2006

NPI 1699847897

Primary specialty

Vision Therapy Optometrist

Rare

369 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Vision Therapy Optometrist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Vision Therapy Optometrist share within Maryland

1. Vision Therapy Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vision Therapy Optometrist share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Vision Therapy Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Vision Therapy Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — 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).

STANLEY A. APPELBAUM is a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1699847897. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

STANLEY A. APPELBAUM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider at 6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD, BETHESDA, MD, 20817, with a listed phone of (301) 897-8484. NPI 1699847897 was issued on 11/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APPELBAUM 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 Vision Therapy Optometrist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Vision Therapy Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 369 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 209 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

6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD
BETHESDA, MD 20817

Provider Details

NPI 1699847897
Specialty Vision Therapy Optometrist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/14/2006

Vision Therapy Optometrist Overview

How STANLEY A. APPELBAUM fits within the Vision Therapy Optometrist landscape nationally.

369
Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in US
42
States with Vision Therapy Optometrist
209
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Vision Therapy Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STANLEY A. APPELBAUM's specialty?
STANLEY A. APPELBAUM specializes in Vision Therapy Optometrist and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland.
Where is STANLEY A. APPELBAUM located?
STANLEY A. APPELBAUM is located at 6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD, BETHESDA, MD, 20817. Phone: (301) 897-8484.
What is STANLEY A. APPELBAUM's NPI number?
STANLEY A. APPELBAUM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699847897, issued on 11/14/2006.
How many Vision Therapy Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 369 Vision Therapy Optometrist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Vision Therapy Optometrist provider writes 209 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does STANLEY A. APPELBAUM accept Medicare?
STANLEY A. APPELBAUM appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STANLEY A. APPELBAUM's credentials?
STANLEY A. APPELBAUM's NPI is 1699847897. 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.

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

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