Physician Profile
Elisabeth P. Aponte, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Aponte
Elisabeth P. Aponte, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Duluth, MN. According to Medicare claims data, Elisabeth cared for 786 Medicare patients across 1,101 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871725986.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (216) 517-5151
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1702 MILLER TRUNK HWY STE 206
Duluth, MN 55811
2111 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,101 services · 786 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
56 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
206 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
92 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
63 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Duluth 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2009 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Elisabeth P. Aponte's specialty?
Elisabeth P. Aponte is an eye doctor in Duluth, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Elisabeth P. Aponte?
Elisabeth P. Aponte is listed at 1702 Miller Trunk Hwy Ste 206, Duluth, MN 55811. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Elisabeth P. Aponte?
The number on file is (216) 517-5151. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Elisabeth P. Aponte's NPI number?
Elisabeth P. Aponte's National Provider Identifier is 1871725986. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Elisabeth P. Aponte's education?
Elisabeth P. Aponte attended Other, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Elisabeth P. Aponte been practicing?
Elisabeth P. Aponte has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Elisabeth P. Aponte known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Elisabeth P. Aponte performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, incision to improve eye fluid flow and creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Elisabeth P. Aponte confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Elisabeth P. Aponte. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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