Quick answers
- Does Carlos A. Aponte accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos A. 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 Carlos A. Aponte see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 43 Original Medicare patients and 399 services for Carlos A. Aponte. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos A. Aponte's NPI number?
- 1912414798. 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 Carlos A. 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 399 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions (98940)276 services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)123 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 pressure67%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos A. Aponte is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 75 Summit AveHackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 880‑8866
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos A. Aponte as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dr Robert Destefano Chiropractic and Associates LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Hackensack
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hackensack, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dr Robert Destefano Chiropractic and Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CH |
|---|---|
| School | New York Chiropractic College |
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912414798 |
| 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
- 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