PATRIA MERCEDES ALBA APONTE MD
NPI 1689942518
Pediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology in Topeka, KS

Active since December 07, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3520 SW 6TH AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66606(785) 368-0460(785) 368-0480 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 29, 2018, Aug 16, 2016, Mar 4, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Patria Mercedes Alba Aponte Md NPPES

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

PATRIA MERCEDES ALBA APONTE MD (NPI 1689942518) is an individual pediatric endocrinology provider in Topeka, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (04-39065) and active in the NPI registry since December 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689942518
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0205X
Provider Legal NamePATRIA MERCEDES ALBA APONTECredential: MD
Location Address3520 SW 6TH AVETopeka, KS 66606-2806
Mailing Address3520 Sw 6th AveTopeka, KS 66606-2806 · (785) 368-0460 · Fax (785) 368-0480
Fax(785) 368-0480
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1689942518 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric EndocrinologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0205X
License✔ Licensed in KS · 04-39065
Definition
A pediatrician who provides expert care to infants, children and adolescents who have diseases that result from an abnormality in the endocrine glands (glands which secrete hormones). These diseases include diabetes mellitus, growth failure, unusual size for age, early or late pubertal development, birth defects, the genital region and disorders of the thyroid, the adrenal and pituitary glands.
3520 SW 6TH AVE, Topeka, KS 66606

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Patria Mercedes Alba 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 ID7113219064
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191017000603
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Patria Alba Aponte reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
800 COLONIAL CIR, STE 200
Norwalk, IA 50211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 545 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
802 KENYON RD
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 387 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 66606 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
$122.41 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.12 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
3520 SW 6TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Nurse Practitioner
3520 SW 6TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Nutritionist
3520 SW 6TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
3520 SW 6TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Dietitian, Registered
3520 SW 6TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Dietitian, Registered
3520 SW 6TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Dietitian, Registered
3520 SW 6TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
3520 SW 6TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66606

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 Patria Alba Aponte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patria Alba Aponte is 1689942518. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2011.

Where is Patria Alba Aponte located?

Patria Alba Aponte practices at 3520 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606. The listed phone number is (785) 368-0460.

What is Patria Alba Aponte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology, with taxonomy code 2080P0205X.

Is Patria Alba Aponte enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patria Alba 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Patria Alba Aponte's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Patria Alba Aponte reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Central Iowa Hospital Corporation (Norwalk, IA) and Trinity Regional Medical Center (Fort Dodge, IA). Each 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 Patria Alba Aponte's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Patria Alba Aponte accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Patria Alba 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 Patria Alba Aponte was last updated on March 29, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.