Ruth Aponte-Wesson, DDS
NPI 1376868679 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Aponte-Wesson, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1376868679).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376868679
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29611 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
733 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Lower Jaws, Upper Jaws and Teeth70355 | 192 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 124 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 96 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 84 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 83 | $66 |
| Other Prosthetic Procedure for Upper Jaw and Face21089 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 406 | 128 |
| Fluoride (sodium)brand: Sodium Fluoride | 54 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 45 | 30 |
| Amoxicillin | 25 | 22 |
| Pentoxifylline | 23 | — |
| Fluoride (sodium)brand: Sodium Fluoride 5000 Plus | 21 | — |
| Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Nitbrand: Sodium Fluoride Sensitive |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-30
- Last updated
- 2014-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Aponte-Wesson's NPI number?
- Ruth Aponte-Wesson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376868679, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Aponte-Wesson's specialty?
- Ruth Aponte-Wesson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Ruth Aponte-Wesson located?
- Ruth Aponte-Wesson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Ruth Aponte-Wesson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Aponte-Wesson is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Ruth Aponte-Wesson accept Medicare?
- Ruth Aponte-Wesson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Aponte-Wesson's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Aponte-Wesson's NPI (1376868679) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.