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Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel, MD
NPI1518279819PAC ID0547572307
- Medicare services, 2019
- 133
- Part D claims, 2019
- 48
- Publications
- 4
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $9,557
- Practice address
- 1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
- Practice phone
- Call (702) 383-2000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel is a general surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada
Dr. Apel practices at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, part of Clark County, NV.
Dr. Apel's NPI, 1518279819, was assigned on July 2, 2010. Dr. Apel graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2010. Dr. Apel holds Nevada license 16424.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1518279819NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 0547572307
- NPI enumeration date
- July 2, 2010
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (702) 383-2000
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 42
- Medical school graduation
- 2010
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel practices at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
Dr. Apel's primary practice is University Medical Center, at 1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102 in Clark County. The practice phone is (702) 383-2000.
- University Medical Center1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102 · Clark CountyPhone(702) 383-2000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Apel's primary practice is University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, part of Clark County, NV. The medical group on file is UNLV Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Apel to 2 more group practices and clinics and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
UNLV Health2 group practices and clinicsNames with a free account1 medical groupName with a free account
See all 5 affiliations for Dr. ApelSources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Apel practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| University Medical Center | Available with a free account |
| +2 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel is one of 202 general surgeons in Nevada
Surgery is Dr. Apel's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Apel is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Apel's licenses on file in 3 states: Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, NevadaPrimary
- New Mexico license
- Arizona license
General surgeons near Dr. Apel
Counts of general surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
202general surgeons in Nevada94general surgeons in Las Vegas19general surgeons at University Medical Center
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel billed Medicare for 133 services in 2019
CMS data shows 133 Medicare services from Dr. Apel across 4 procedure codes in 2019. Medicare paid $16,263 for them.
Medicare services, 2019133
Paid by Medicare$16,263
Procedure codes4
Dr. Apel's Medicare services by type, 2018 to 2019
- 2018
- 2019
- Office and hospital visits
- 2018: 4172019: 10774%
- Surgery
- 2018: 1302019: 2680%
- Tests and treatments
- 2018: 292019: 0100%
Where Dr. Apel's Medicare services took place, 2019
- In an office10780%
- In a facility2620%
Dr. Apel compared with the Nevada median for general surgeons, 2019
- Dr. Apel
- Nevada median
- Medicare services
- 133vs 17825% below
- Part D claims
- 48vs 46Close to median
Medians across 181 general surgeons in Nevada with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Apel's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2019
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel's patients have a median age of 52
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Apel's median patient age at 52, with 61% women.
Dr. Apel's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 52
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women61%
- Men33%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel wrote 48 Medicare Part D claims in 2019
In 2019, Dr. Apel wrote 48 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 2 drugs, with $386 in total drug cost. In 2018, CMS named 79 claims across 3 drugs.
Part D claims, 201948
Drugs named by CMS2
Total drug cost$386
Dr. Apel's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2019
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2018 to 2019
- 2018
- 2019
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2018: 792019: 4839%
Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2019, 3 in 2018.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
How Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel takes part in Medicare
Dr. Apel accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
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Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel has 4 publications on record
Dmand AI links 4 papers to Dr. Apel, published from 2016 to 2024. 2016 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery and Gastrectomy. Dr. Apel's most frequent co-authors are Daniel Rhead Cottam, MD, Thomas W. Umbach, MD and Michael D. Williams, DO.
Papers4
Years published2016 to 2024
Dr. Apel's papers by year, 2016 to 2024
Topics Dr. Apel writes about most
- Laparoscopy
- Bariatric Surgery
- Gastrectomy
- Obesity, Morbid
- Operative Time
- Postoperative Complications
Dr. Apel's most frequent co-authors
- Daniel Rhead Cottam, MD2 shared papers
- Thomas W. Umbach, MD2 shared papers
- Michael D. Williams, DO2 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Apel
Ambulatory Care FacilitiesAmbulatory Surgical ProceduresBariatric Surgery
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
Feasibility StudiesHernia, HiatalHerniorrhaphy
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel received $9,557 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 53 general payments to Dr. Apel from 15 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Education make up the largest share, 42% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $5,011.
General payments to Dr. Apel by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Apel by kind, 2016 to 2025
$9.6Kin total
- Education$4,00042%
- Travel and lodging$2,28324%
- Food and beverage$1,78519%
- Consulting fees$1,49016%
Companies that paid Dr. Apel the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Apel.
Awards and honors for Dr. Apel
- Undated
- ACS Fellow
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine
Dr. Apel graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2010. Dr. Apel is a member of ACS.
- Medical school
- Board certified in surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel accepts plans from 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Apel is in network with 1 carrier, including NV State Medicaid. Medicaid plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- NV State Medicaid
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel's NPI number?
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel's NPI number is 1518279819. It was assigned on July 2, 2010, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel?
Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel is a general surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel practice?
Dr. Apel practices at 1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Dr. Apel's primary practice is University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, part of Clark County, NV. Dmand AI also links Dr. Apel to 2 group practices and clinics and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Apel is (702) 383-2000.
What is Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel's medical license number?
Dr. Apel holds Nevada license 16424, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.
Which states has Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Apel in Nevada (2016 to 2027), New Mexico (2025 to 2028) and Arizona (2015 to 2016).
Which hospitals is Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel affiliated with?
Dr. Apel practices at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What medical group is Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel part of?
Dr. Apel is linked to UNLV Health. Dmand AI links Dr. Apel to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Apel billed Medicare for 133 services in 2019, and Dr. Apel accepts Medicare assignment.
Is Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel board certified?
Yes. Dr. Apel is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
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What services does Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel bill to Medicare?
In 2019, Dr. Apel's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214), surgery: digestive system (43235) and office visit, established patient (99213).
Where did Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel go to medical school?
Dr. Apel graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2010.
What drugs does Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel prescribe most?
In 2019 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Apel's most prescribed drugs by claims were Omeprazole and Pantoprazole Sodium.
Has Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $9,557 in general payments to Dr. Apel from 15 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
How long has Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel been practicing?
Dr. Apel graduated from medical school in 2010, 16 years ago.
Does Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel do research?
Dmand AI links 4 publications to Dr. Apel, published from 2016 to 2024.
Who does Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel publish with?
Dr. Apel's most frequent co-authors are Daniel Rhead Cottam, MD (2 shared papers), Thomas W. Umbach, MD (2 shared papers) and Michael D. Williams, DO (2 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Matthew Elliot Apel accept?
Dr. Apel is in network with 1 carrier, including NV State Medicaid. Medicaid plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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