Ralph Apolinario, MD
NPI 1851896740 · Internal Medicine Physician · Dumas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Apolinario, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Dumas, TX (NPI 1851896740).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851896740
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,426 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 590 | $122 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 169 | $58 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level, By Device for Home Use83037 | 143 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 127 | $123 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 111 | $14 |
| Administration of a Standardized, Evidence-Based Social Determinants of Health Risk Assessment Tool, 5-15 MinutesG0136 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 138 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 329 | 81 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 314 | 90 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 278 | 88 |
| Losartan Potassium | 209 | 48 |
| Potassium Chloride | 207 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 202 | 56 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 1 record (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
- 2018-03-24
- Last updated
- 2021-09-21
- Certified
- 2021-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Apolinario's NPI number?
- Ralph Apolinario's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851896740, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Apolinario's specialty?
- Ralph Apolinario is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ralph Apolinario located?
- Ralph Apolinario's practice location on file with NPPES is 1405 E 1st St Ste 101, Dumas, TX 79029-3569.
- What is Ralph Apolinario's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Apolinario is (806) 935-9195.
- Does Ralph Apolinario accept Medicare?
- Ralph Apolinario is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Apolinario's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Apolinario's NPI (1851896740) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.