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Dr. Lourdes Aponte, MD
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Lewes, DE
- NPI 1144299959
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.1 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1302 Savannah RD
Lewes, DE 199581526
(302) 645-6644
fax (302) 645-6790
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 11, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Delaware #C1-0005286 · Delaware #C10005286
- Medicaid
- DE #0000991701
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144299959. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
329,956
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$4,524,605
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0717 |
Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) | 129,600 | 36 | $5 | |
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 57,240 | 544 | $23 | |
J1306 |
Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg | 53,736 | 93 | $12 | |
J3111 |
Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg | 38,850 | 28 | $10 | |
J1602 |
Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use | 23,300 | 27 | $13 | |
J1745 |
Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg | 8,250 | 26 | $33 | |
J0129 |
Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) | 6,625 | 13 | $41 | |
J7318 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 3,420 | 32 | $7 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,466 | 267 | $1 | |
96401 |
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | 1,333 | 368 | $72 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 9,538. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,872
Transactions
109
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | 20 | $472.34 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 10 | $380.25 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 11 | $245.81 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 9 | $232.51 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 11 | $203.88 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 8 | $193.05 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 9 | $188.61 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 11 | $156.62 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 5 | $102.24 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $69.59 | |
| Radius Health, Inc. | 2 | $60.09 | |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $56.14 | |
| IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC | 3 | $54.22 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $53.43 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $51.44 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,521
Patients
1,496
Total drug cost
$133,471
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 687 | 188 | $11,150 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 589 | 96 | $12,086 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 545 | 110 | $4,605 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 432 | 123 | $6,548 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 399 | 115 | $4,208 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 397 | 112 | $32,702 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 356 | 118 | $4,682 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 327 | 102 | $12,906 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 293 | 96 | $8,793 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 281 | 73 | $10,151 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lourdes Aponte's medical specialty?
Dr. Lourdes Aponte practices Rheumatology Physician in Lewes, DE.
Where does Dr. Lourdes Aponte practice?
Dr. Lourdes Aponte practices at 1302 Savannah RD, Lewes, DE 199581526. Office phone: 3026456644.
What is Dr. Lourdes Aponte's NPI?
Dr. Lourdes Aponte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144299959, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lourdes Aponte accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lourdes Aponte accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lourdes Aponte commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg (HCPCS J1306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.