Brett Aponas, PA-C
NPI 1780281972 · Physician Assistant · Melrose, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brett Aponas, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Melrose, MA (NPI 1780281972).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780281972
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
445 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 132 | $152 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 Leads With Review By Physician Only93042 | 88 | $6 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 67 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 63 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 36 | 36 |
| Cephalexin | 27 | 27 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 17 |
| Prednisone | 15 | 15 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 13 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 11 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 11 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-10-01
- Last updated
- 2022-03-22
- Certified
- 2022-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brett Aponas's NPI number?
- Brett Aponas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780281972, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brett Aponas's specialty?
- Brett Aponas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brett Aponas located?
- Brett Aponas's practice location on file with NPPES is 585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA 02176-3298.
- What is Brett Aponas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brett Aponas is (781) 979-3000.
- Does Brett Aponas accept Medicare?
- Brett Aponas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brett Aponas's NPI active?
- Yes — Brett Aponas's NPI (1780281972) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.