Dr. Christopher Chappel, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Chappel
Dr. Christopher Chappel is a family medicine specialist in Kissimmee, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chappel performed 8,228 Medicare services across 1,561 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chappel received a total of $100,638 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 153 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chappel is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 36463 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity | 4,735 | $57 | $82 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity | 1,800 | $82 | $140 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity | 937 | $57 | $192 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity | 333 | $96 | $272 |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 234 | $140 | $338 |
| Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 133 | $64 | $148 |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 34 | $118 | $275 |
| Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | 22 | $108 | $375 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (94%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in family medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for family medicine in FL.
Geographic Context
4.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Chappel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Chappel experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Does Dr. Chappel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. Chappel's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Kissimmee?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology