Edgardo Aponte, M.D.
NPI 1578530929 · General Practice Physician · Barranquitas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edgardo Aponte, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Barranquitas, PR (NPI 1578530929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578530929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 10723 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 · 172 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 1,358 | 133 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,301 | 161 |
| Losartan Potassium | 1,035 | 123 |
| Famotidine | 981 | 135 |
| Gabapentin | 803 | 113 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 788 | 95 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 3 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
- 2006-03-03
- Last updated
- 2025-08-21
- Certified
- 2025-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edgardo Aponte's NPI number?
- Edgardo Aponte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578530929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edgardo Aponte's specialty?
- Edgardo Aponte is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edgardo Aponte located?
- Edgardo Aponte's practice location on file with NPPES is 103 Calle Barcelo, Barranquitas, PR 00794-1605.
- What is Edgardo Aponte's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edgardo Aponte is (787) 857-1987.
- Does Edgardo Aponte accept Medicare?
- Edgardo Aponte is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edgardo Aponte's NPI active?
- Yes — Edgardo Aponte's NPI (1578530929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.