Quick answers
- Does Ruth A. Aponte Wesson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruth A. Aponte Wesson 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 Ruth A. Aponte Wesson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 363 Original Medicare patients and 759 services for Ruth A. Aponte Wesson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruth A. Aponte Wesson's NPI number?
- 1376868679. 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 Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, 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 | 363 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 759 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth (70355)192 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)124 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)96 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)84 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)83 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis45%
- Anxiety33%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)30%
Hospitals where Ruth A. Aponte Wesson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruth A. Aponte Wesson 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.
- Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450358
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruth A. Aponte Wesson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ of Tx M D Ande Life Sciences PlazaHouston, TX 77030 (713) 592‑5433
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruth A. Aponte Wesson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physicians Referral Service2,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Oral Surgeryprimary
- Maxillofacial Surgeryalso
Other oral surgeons in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physicians Referral Service
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDS |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since dental school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376868679 |
| 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