Jose Aponte, DPM
NPI 1821071853 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Caguas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Aponte, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Caguas, PR (NPI 1821071853).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821071853
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 52 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
196 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 106 | $82 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 28 | $109 |
| Complicated Or Multiple Drainage of Skin Abscess10061 | 24 | $212 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 22 | $82 |
| Removal of Inflamed Or Infected Skin, Up to 10% of Body Surface11000 | 16 | $54 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$212 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 345 | 200 |
| Ciclopirox | 189 | 105 |
| Cefadroxil | 185 | 149 |
| Clotrimazole | 161 | 102 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 151 | 98 |
| Mupirocin | 131 | 84 |
| Naproxen Sodium | 78 | 62 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 66 | 63 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Aponte's NPI number?
- Jose Aponte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821071853, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Aponte's specialty?
- Jose Aponte is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Jose Aponte located?
- Jose Aponte's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 Ave L Munoz Marin, Caguas, PR 00725-3975.
- What is Jose Aponte's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Aponte is (787) 746-7354.
- Does Jose Aponte accept Medicare?
- Jose Aponte is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Aponte's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Aponte's NPI (1821071853) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.