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DR. JOSE R ALVAREZ APONTE SR. OD
NPI 1326256900
Optometrist in Yabucoa, PR

Active since May 18, 2007PECOS Enrolled
20 CALLE FRANCISCO SUSTACHE, YABUCOA, PR 00767(787) 893-4570 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2025, Sep 8, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Jose R Alvarez Aponte Sr. Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSE R ALVAREZ APONTE SR. OD (NPI 1326256900) is an individual optometrist in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (228) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326256900
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSE R ALVAREZ APONTE SR.Credential: OD
Location Address20 CALLE FRANCISCO SUSTACHEYabucoa, PR 00767-3536
Mailing AddressPo Box 8430Humacao, PR 00792-8430 · (787) 893-4570
Phone(787) 893-4570
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1326256900 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 228
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Jose R Alvarez Aponte Sr. Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00767 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Jose Alvarez Aponte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Alvarez Aponte is 1326256900. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2007.

Where is Jose Alvarez Aponte located?

Jose Alvarez Aponte practices at 20 Calle Francisco Sustache, Yabucoa, PR 00767. The listed phone number is (787) 893-4570.

What is Jose Alvarez Aponte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Jose Alvarez Aponte enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Alvarez Aponte is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Alvarez Aponte was last updated on November 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.