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DR. LEYLA MARGARITA APONTE M.D.
NPI 1821420753
Internal Medicine in Tampa, FL

Active since August 02, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3101 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, TAMPA, FL 33607(727) 532-0002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2026, May 30, 2025, Mar 22, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Leyla Margarita Aponte M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LEYLA MARGARITA APONTE M.D. (NPI 1821420753) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME74635) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Ponce School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821420753
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEYLA MARGARITA APONTECredential: M.D.
Location Address3101 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVDTampa, FL 33607-6204
Mailing Address2995 Drew St Fl 2Clearwater, FL 33759-3012 · (727) 532-0002
Phone(727) 532-0002
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1821420753 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME74635
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
3101 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Tampa, FL 33607
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid104342200FL
Other42911FL · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Molina Healthcare.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

Dr. Leyla Margarita Aponte M.d. 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 ID941532972
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191024001349
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 Leyla Aponte reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baycare Medical Group, Inc.
14 mi
General Practice
2995 DREW ST FL 2
Clearwater, FL 33759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043269871 (727) 281-9065
Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc.
34 mi
Multi-Specialty
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 740 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497748743 (863) 687-7251

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
118 services78 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakeland, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100157
Location1324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33607 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$3.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Leyla Aponte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leyla Aponte is 1821420753. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2013.

Where is Leyla Aponte located?

Leyla Aponte practices at 3101 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607. The listed phone number is (727) 532-0002.

What is Leyla Aponte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Leyla Aponte enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leyla 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 Leyla Aponte's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leyla Aponte reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baycare Medical Group, Inc. (Clearwater, FL) and Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. (Lakeland, FL). 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 Leyla Aponte's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Leyla Aponte accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Molina Healthcare list Leyla 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.

Is Leyla Aponte affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leyla Aponte is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leyla 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 15 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.