Quick answers
- Does Lourdes Aponte accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lourdes Aponte accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lourdes Aponte see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,442 Original Medicare patients and 405,872 services for Lourdes Aponte. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lourdes Aponte's NPI number?
- 1144299959. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lourdes Aponte, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 405,872 |
| Different services or procedures | 73 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- 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) (J0717)132,400 services
- Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg (J1306)64,468 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)57,781 services
- Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)19,950 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)18,110 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis71%
- Osteoporosis56%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Lourdes Aponte works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lourdes Aponte at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex CampusMilford, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080009
- Beebe Medical CenterLewes, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080007
- Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.Seaford, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080006
- Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, IncSalisbury, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210019
Practice locations
Addresses where Lourdes Aponte is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1302 Savannah RdLewes, DE 19958 (302) 664‑6644
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lourdes Aponte as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medicine and Rheumatology Associates3 clinicians in the group
- Medicine R LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Rheumatologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Lewes
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lewes, DE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medicine and Rheumatology Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144299959 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians