Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Elisabeth Aponte, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Integrative Medicine Physician · Duluth, MN

  • NPI 1871725986
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1702 Miller Trunk Hwy Ste 206
Duluth, MN 558114448
(216) 517-5151
Additional location
400 E 3Rd St
Duluth, MN 558051951
(218) 786-8364
Additional location
4106 9Th Ave W
Hibbing, MN 557463020
(218) 517-5151
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Additional location
2111 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 548063608
(218) 517-5151
fax (218) 517-5141

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 19, 2026
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #59856 · Minnesota #0007116

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871725986. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
867
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,889
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 222 132 $123
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 154 131 $62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 103 100 $34
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 93 89 $27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 84 84 $161
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 56 38 $234
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 42 39 $84
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 25 25 $10
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 25 22 $40
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 23 15 $366

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Duluth Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
New World Medical,INC. 1 $14.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,665
Patients
942
Total drug cost
$124,589
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 657 167 $14,887
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 407 239 $13,738
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 379 97 $5,255
Timolol Maleate Generic 320 96 $3,709
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 218 66 $6,575
Ofloxacin Generic 182 120 $2,948
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 170 44 $5,721
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 99 22 $39,698
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 64 51 $923
Atropine Sulfate Generic 49 40 $2,152

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Elisabeth Aponte's medical specialty?
Dr. Elisabeth Aponte practices Ophthalmology Physician in Duluth, MN.
Where does Dr. Elisabeth Aponte practice?
Dr. Elisabeth Aponte practices at 1702 Miller Trunk Hwy Ste 206, Duluth, MN 558114448. Office phone: 2165175151.
What is Dr. Elisabeth Aponte's NPI?
Dr. Elisabeth Aponte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871725986, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elisabeth Aponte accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elisabeth Aponte accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elisabeth Aponte commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.