In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Delaware, Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD performed more injections, and joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for flu shot, and flu vaccine that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

By Affordability:

biological response modifier therapy

chemotherapy

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Delaware, Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous infusion therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, chemotherapy, intravenous infusion therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2012 were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	406
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	123
chemotherapy	123
doctor visit	3526
injections	535
lab tests	80
minimally invasive procedures	290
preventive care	203
vaccines	203

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2013 were injections, aspiration, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	628
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	164
chemotherapy	164
doctor visit	3668
injections	780
lab tests	41
minimally invasive procedures	310
preventive care	319
vaccines	319

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	916

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1224
Black	47
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	592
From 75 to 84	470
85 and over	125
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2014 were injections, aspiration, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	612
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	202
chemotherapy	202
doctor visit	3681
injections	790
minimally invasive procedures	202
preventive care	239
vaccines	220

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	956

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1247
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	596
From 75 to 84	471
85 and over	140
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2015 were injections, aspiration, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	575
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	246
chemotherapy	246
doctor visit	3890
injections	780
lab tests	59
minimally invasive procedures	246
preventive care	337
vaccines	337

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	742
Female	2020

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2574
Black	110
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1220
From 75 to 84	970
85 and over	276
Less than 65	296

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2016 were injections, aspiration, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	595
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	187
chemotherapy	187
doctor visit	3844
ear procedures	13
injections	738
lab tests	48
minimally invasive procedures	187
preventive care	330
vaccines	330

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	1042

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1315
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	630
From 75 to 84	497
85 and over	147
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2017 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	598
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	204
chemotherapy	204
doctor visit	3575
ear procedures	18
injections	705
lab tests	58
minimally invasive procedures	204
preventive care	81
vaccines	81

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	1090

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1360
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	668
From 75 to 84	518
85 and over	151
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2018 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	563
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	303
chemotherapy	303
doctor visit	3035
ear procedures	13
injections	657
lab tests	97
minimally invasive procedures	303
preventive care	126
vaccines	126

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	1125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1402
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	682
From 75 to 84	541
85 and over	161
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2019 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	535
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	323
chemotherapy	323
doctor visit	3032
ear procedures	17
injections	709
lab tests	62
minimally invasive procedures	323
preventive care	95
vaccines	95

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	369
Female	1160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1429
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	727
From 75 to 84	532
85 and over	157
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2020 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	572
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	347
chemotherapy	347
doctor visit	3279
injections	749
lab tests	53
minimally invasive procedures	347
preventive care	106
vaccines	106

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	1173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1422
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	713
From 75 to 84	541
85 and over	153
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2021 were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	542
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	434
chemotherapy	434
doctor visit	3249
injections	723
lab tests	55
minimally invasive procedures	474
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	359
Female	1192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1442
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	732
From 75 to 84	565
85 and over	169
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2022 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	485
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	433
chemotherapy	433
doctor visit	3434
ear procedures	12
injections	684
lab tests	40
minimally invasive procedures	494
preventive care	32
vaccines	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	1274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1509
Black	45
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	777
From 75 to 84	591
85 and over	187
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	47
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	448
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	564
chemotherapy	564
doctor visit	3001
injections	581
lab tests	25
minimally invasive procedures	599
preventive care	35
vaccines	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	1311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1552
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	771
From 75 to 84	645
85 and over	199
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	48
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	248
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	570
chemotherapy	570
doctor visit	1369
injections	331
minimally invasive procedures	607
preventive care	91
vaccines	91

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	1158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1338
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	656
From 75 to 84	572
85 and over	175
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD in 2024

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	56
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

aspiration	523
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	315
chemotherapy	315
doctor visit	3275
ear procedures	14
injections	674
lab tests	56
minimally invasive procedures	352
preventive care	154
vaccines	153

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD.

**Gender**
Female	1109
Male	362

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	48
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1370
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	24

**Age**
85 and over	156
75 to 84	531
Less than 65	109
65 to 74	674

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	33
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	7

Education & Training

She has a state license in Delaware.

Licensed In: Delaware

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lewes, DE.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$4,036 Prolia $1,394	Enbrel $1,119	Otezla $755	Repatha $438	Tavneos $204	Other $126
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$2,773 Tremfya $882	SIMPONI ARIA $846	STELARA $807	SIMPONI $157	REMICADE $82
Pfizer Inc.	$2,652 XELJANZ $975	LYRICA $573	INFLECTRA $212	COLOGUARD $190	VIAGRA $138	Other $564
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,955 Humira $1,435	Rinvoq $116	Lupron $79	Synthroid $17	Androgel $10	Other $297
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,787 XARELTO $1,081	INVOKANA $687	Nucynta $18
Other	$19,763 ACTHAR $1,426	Cimzia $1,274	Actemra $1,039	COSENTYX $971	TALTZ $946	Other $14,106

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$31,739
Education	$988
Grant	$240

Biography

Dr. Lourdes Aponte works as an adult rheumatology. She is rated 3.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lourdes S. Aponte, MD From 2012 - 2024

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