Luis Aponte, M.D.
NPI 1538156468 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Caguas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Aponte, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Caguas, PR (NPI 1538156468).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538156468
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 11989 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 59 | 56 |
| Cefadroxil | 37 | 37 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 13 | 13 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 12 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 12 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 12 | — |
| Oxcarbazepine | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$204 across 4 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
- 2005-10-05
- Last updated
- 2011-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Aponte's NPI number?
- Luis Aponte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538156468, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Aponte's specialty?
- Luis Aponte is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Aponte located?
- Luis Aponte's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Ave Degetau Ste 711, Caguas, PR 00725-7312.
- What is Luis Aponte's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Aponte is (787) 745-2790.
- Does Luis Aponte accept Medicare?
- Luis Aponte is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Aponte's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Aponte's NPI (1538156468) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.