Physician Profile
Sandra L. Aponte, MD, MBA
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Aponte
Based in Tampa, FL, Sandra L. Aponte, MD, MBA is listed in the NPI registry under anatomic & clinical pathology. Sandra is also listed as specializing in cytopathology. According to Medicare claims data, Sandra cared for 1,471 Medicare patients across 1,579 services. The services billed most often include screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system and manual rescreening under physician supervision, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); human papillomavirus (hpv), high-risk types (e.g., 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68) for cervical cancer screening, must be performed in addition to pap test.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (813) 286-0033
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5426 BEAUMONT CENTER BLVD STE 350
Tampa, FL 33634
535 E Crescent Ave Histopathology Services, LLC
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Anatomic & Clinical Pathology 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
Autoimmune & Joint
Blood cancer
Blood chemistry
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Hemochromatosis
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Blood disorders
Cancer & Tumors
- Breast Cancer Biopsy Findings
- Leukemia
- Lipoma
- Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results
- Suspicious Lung Spot
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cervical & Women's Health
Cervical Health
Digestive pathology
Digestive System
- Abnormal Liver Enzymes
- Celiac disease
- H. pylori infection
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Precancerous Colon Polyps
Hormones
Hormones & Metabolism
Infections
Infectious disease
Kidney & Urinary
Liver pathology
Prostate
Skin
Skin pathology
Urine & kidney
Procedures & services
Biopsy & Tissue Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing
- Colon Polyp Biopsy Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Frozen Section During Surgery
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Special Tissue Staining
- Thyroid Biopsy Examination
Blood chemistry
Cancer & Genetic Testing
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
- Flow Cytometry Test
- Liquid Biopsy
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
- Tumor Marker Testing
Cancer screening
Cardiac testing
Cervical & Women's Health
Fertility testing
Hormone testing
Immunology
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- Blood Culture Test
- Colon cancer screening consult
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- STI and STD Screening
- Urine sediment test
Infectious disease
Inflammation testing
Pathology Consultations
Post-Mortem & Forensic
Routine blood testing
Routine Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Liver Function Blood Test
- Routine blood work
- Thyroid Blood Test
Specialty Lab Panels
Tissue biopsy
Toxicology
Transfusion testing
Urine testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,579 services · 1,471 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system and manual rescreening under physician supervision | Billing code | G0145 |
811 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
237 | |
| Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); human papillomavirus (hpv), high-risk types (e.g., 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68) for cervical cancer screening, must be performed in addition to pap test | Billing code | G0476 |
173 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
79 | |
| Pap test, automated thin layer preparation; automated system and manual rescreening | Lab test | 88175 |
72 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
43 | |
| Detection test for gardnerella vaginalis (bacteria), direct probe technique | Lab test | 87510 |
43 | |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for human papillomavirus (hpv), high-risk types | Lab test | 87624 |
41 | As often as other peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Detection test for candida species (yeast), direct probe technique | Lab test | 87480 |
41 | |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for trichomonas vaginalis (genital parasite), direct probe technique | Lab test | 87660 |
39 |
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.
Other anatomic & clinical pathology specialists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other anatomic & clinical pathology specialists in Tampa 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Aponte specialize in?
Dr. Aponte is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Tampa, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Aponte located?
Dr. Aponte is listed at 5426 Beaumont Center Blvd Ste 350, Tampa, FL 33634. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Aponte's phone number?
The number on file is (813) 286-0033. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Aponte's NPI number?
Dr. Aponte's National Provider Identifier is 1164622684. 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
Where did Dr. Aponte go to medical school?
Dr. Aponte attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Aponte been practicing?
Dr. Aponte has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Aponte do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Aponte the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Aponte confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Aponte. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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