Carole Aponte, MD
NPI 1053374033 · Dermatology Physician · Richardson, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carole Aponte, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Richardson, TX (NPI 1053374033).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053374033
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L5655 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,458 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 504 | $87 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 414 | $6 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 246 | $59 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 80 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 71 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 70 | 50 |
| Fluorouracil | 51 | 43 |
| Ketoconazole | 33 | 24 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 25 | 11 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 21 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | — |
| Metronidazole | 20 | 13 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,268 across 61 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-10
- Last updated
- 2010-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carole Aponte's NPI number?
- Carole Aponte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053374033, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carole Aponte's specialty?
- Carole Aponte is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carole Aponte located?
- Carole Aponte's practice location on file with NPPES is 3005 E. Renner Road, Richardson, TX 75082.
- What is Carole Aponte's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carole Aponte is (972) 699-0000.
- Does Carole Aponte accept Medicare?
- Carole Aponte is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carole Aponte's NPI active?
- Yes — Carole Aponte's NPI (1053374033) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.