Lourdes S Aponte, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Lourdes S Aponte is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Lewes, DE with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: RHEUMATOLOGY
Patients across DE can see Lourdes S Aponte, MD in person in Lewes or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 90.06/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Delaware
- Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in Delaware
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1302 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958-1526
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in Delaware on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.06/100
Delaware avg: 76 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)
Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in DelawareHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.57%
Delaware avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)
13.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.4%
Delaware avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.6 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in DelawareHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,683
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,127
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,054
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.33M
Percentile rankings compared against 134 reporting peers in Delaware.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.9k received from industry
128 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lourdes S Aponte's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 490018
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Lourdes S Aponte
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lourdes S Aponte for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lewes required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lourdes S Aponte
Dr. Aponte is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lewes, DE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (302) 645-6644.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lourdes S Aponte
Practice Location
1302 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958-1526
Mailing Address
1302 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958-1526
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