Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Armando Aponte Velez, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Nephrology Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Paris, TX

  • NPI 1205261781
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1055 Clarksville St Ste 110
Paris, TX 754600210
(903) 785-3300
fax (903) 785-3310
Additional location
105 Medical Cir Bldg 3
Sulphur Springs, TX 754822138
Additional location
1104 E Lincoln RD
Idabel, OK 747457364
Mailing address
1133 Medical Dr
Tyler, TX 757012130

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 25, 2026
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Texas #S0615 · Texas #BP10058788 · Oklahoma #35069 · Puerto Rico #32,284 R
Medicaid (2)
OK #200865640A · TX #4007718-01

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205261781. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,977
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$309,011
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 556 155 $114
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 550 365 $97
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 266 87 $343
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 174 136 $167
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 93 57 $285
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 85 85 $158
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 73 30 $69
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 59 23 $277
90945 Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 44 11 $82
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 39 22 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 174. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$855
Transactions
46
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 10 $176.84
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 8 $160.58
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 6 $118.33
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 4 $80.76
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. 4 $70.40
Ardelyx, Inc. 4 $68.63
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 3 $61.51
Amgen Inc. 3 $52.30
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC 2 $31.75
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. 1 $17.76
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $16.06

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$823
Education
$32

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,191
Patients
325
Total drug cost
$313,988
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 180 54 $1,360
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 146 33 $113,458
Lisinopril Generic 103 28 $673
Losartan Potassium Generic 98 29 $827
Torsemide Generic 94 26 $2,494
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 82 18 $61,506
Furosemide Generic 78 28 $366
Olmesartan Medoxomil Generic 76 26 $1,821
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 58 20 $1,479
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 57 14 $234

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Armando Aponte Velez's medical specialty?
Dr. Armando Aponte Velez practices Nephrology Physician in Paris, TX.
Where does Dr. Armando Aponte Velez practice?
Dr. Armando Aponte Velez practices at 1055 Clarksville St Ste 110, Paris, TX 754600210. Office phone: 9037853300.
What is Dr. Armando Aponte Velez's NPI?
Dr. Armando Aponte Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205261781, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Armando Aponte Velez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Armando Aponte Velez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Armando Aponte Velez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.