Jose Benitez Aponte, MD
NPI 1972584878 · Ophthalmology Physician · Humacao, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Benitez Aponte, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Humacao, PR (NPI 1972584878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972584878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Eyewear Supplier332H00000X
Suppliers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
136 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 44 | $123 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 33 | $87 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 30 | $146 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 15 | $33 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 14 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $33–$146 (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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 2,329 | 379 |
| Latanoprost | 1,799 | 294 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 677 | 193 |
| Timolol Maleate | 480 | 94 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 313 | 61 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 224 | 45 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 208 | 62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$146 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
- 2005-11-08
- Last updated
- 2024-04-15
- Certified
- 2024-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Benitez Aponte's NPI number?
- Jose Benitez Aponte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972584878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Benitez Aponte's specialty?
- Jose Benitez Aponte is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Benitez Aponte located?
- Jose Benitez Aponte's practice location on file with NPPES is 125 Calle Font Martelo E, Humacao, PR 00791-3955.
- What is Jose Benitez Aponte's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Benitez Aponte is (787) 852-6825.
- Does Jose Benitez Aponte accept Medicare?
- Jose Benitez 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 Benitez Aponte's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Benitez Aponte's NPI (1972584878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.