Dr. Christopher Appel
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 4 years
- Graduated from: Pacific University - College Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 2017
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1023530151
Dr. Christopher Appel OD
Optometrist
He is located at 8151 Hixson Pike in Hixson, TN 37343. Can help patients with the following: Astigmatism, Eye Allergy, Eye Floaters, Eye Strain, Hypertropia, Nearsightedness. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023530151. Appointment can be made via the phone number (423) 847-0498. He is affiliated with 3 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Christopher Appel, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Christopher Appel.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christopher Appel as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christopher Appel is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Christopher Appel is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Klamath Ophthalmology Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Coopervision | $120 |
| Bausch \u0026 Lomb a division of Bausch Health US LLC | $38 |
| Alcon | $24 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $194 |
Studies
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 2017Affiliated practices
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Christopher Appel accept insurance?
Dr. Christopher Appel is listed in-network for 3 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Christopher Appel have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Christopher Appel is affiliated with Klamath Eye Center. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher Appel treat?
Dr. Christopher Appel provides treatment for Astigmatism, Eye Allergy, Eye Floaters, Eye Strain, Hypertropia, Nearsightedness. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Christopher Appel?
Dr. Christopher Appel's office is located at 8151 Hixson Pike in Hixson, TN 37343.