MEDICINE & RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES
NPI 1629018452
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Lewes, DE
About Medicine & Rheumatology Associates NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MEDICINE & RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES (NPI 1629018452) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Lewes, Delaware and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Lourdes Aponte, Owner, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Medicine & Rheumatology Associates is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date
Revalidation due by December 31, 2026
Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
2Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Medicine & Rheumatology Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians, nearest first (2)
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 Medicine & Rheumatology Associates's NPI number?
The NPI number for Medicine & Rheumatology Associates is 1629018452. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.
Where is Medicine & Rheumatology Associates located?
Medicine & Rheumatology Associates is located at 1302 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958. The listed phone number is (302) 645-6644.
What is Medicine & Rheumatology Associates's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Medicine & Rheumatology Associates enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Medicine & Rheumatology Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is Medicine & Rheumatology Associates's Medicare revalidation due?
According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Delaware, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by December 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Medicine & Rheumatology Associates?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Medicine & Rheumatology Associates, in Internal Medicine and Nurse Practitioner. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Medicine & Rheumatology Associates accept?
Health plans from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware list Medicine & Rheumatology Associates 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 Medicine & Rheumatology Associates was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.
# Medicine & Rheumatology Associates · NPI 1629018452
Rheumatology organization in Lewes, Delaware. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 8, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1629018452 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** June 8, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Lourdes Aponte, OWNER
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1302 SAVANNAH RD, Lewes, DE 19958-1526
- **Phone:** (302) 645-6644 · **Fax:** (302) 645-6790
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** December 31, 2026 (Non-DME Part B, Delaware, Clinic/Group Practice) · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 2 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Internal Medicine (1), Nurse Practitioner (1); 1 practice at this address · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 22, 2020
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1629018452) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.