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DR. LUIS APONTE MD
NPI 1437230505
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Tampa, FL

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2026, Dec 2, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Luis Aponte Md NPPES

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

DR. LUIS APONTE MD (NPI 1437230505) is an individual plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME96314) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437230505
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0122X
Provider Legal NameDR. LUIS APONTECredential: MD
Location AddressPO BOX 4542Tampa, FL 33677-4542
Mailing AddressPo Box 4542Tampa, FL 33677-4542 · (813) 489-9212
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1437230505 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0122X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME96314✔ Licensed in MI · 4301518599
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Also ListedPlastic Surgery · Surgery of the HandTaxonomy 2082S0105X · License ME96314 (FL)
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Obesity MedicineTaxonomy 2083B0002X · License ME96314 (FL)
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License ME96314 (FL)
PO BOX 4542, Tampa, FL 33677

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1100 Michigan St NE # Mc233Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560 · Phone (616) 486-7469
Location 22400 Miami Valley Dr Ste 280Centerville, OH 45459-4774 · Phone (937) 435-4263
Location 342 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 100Niles, MI 49120-2203 · Phone (269) 684-6696
Location 41234 Napier AveSaint Joseph, MI 49085-2112 · Phone (269) 429-0900

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid001701600FL
Medicaid0154931OH

Accepted Insurance

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Luis Aponte Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2264569417
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160708001010
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.

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 Luis Aponte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luis Aponte is 1437230505. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Luis Aponte located?

Luis Aponte practices at PO Box 4542, Tampa, FL 33677. The listed phone number is (813) 489-9212.

What is Luis Aponte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Is Luis Aponte enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luis Aponte is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Luis Aponte accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Luis Aponte as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luis Aponte was last updated on October 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 days 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.