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Alton Jaahafar Appleton, MD

Psychiatry Physician in Murfreesboro, TN · enumerated 2018.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1326537390

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Alton Jaahafar Appleton
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1451 Battleground Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129
Fax (949) 862-7633
Enumeration date May 5, 2018
Last updated in NPPES Aug 21, 2024

Taxonomy & licenses

2084P0800X Psychiatry Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 60422 (TN) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Alton Appleton?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Alton Appleton is 1326537390, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Alton Appleton practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Murfreesboro, TN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2024-08-21.