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RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS

Prosthodontics in HOUSTON, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
674
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Prosthodontics avg: 85
MIPS score
81.3897/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS is a Prosthodontics ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 674 claims across 199 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3897/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.3897 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 674 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/30/2010

NPI 1376868679

Primary specialty

Prosthodontics

Niche

3,510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

674 693% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 85

MIPS final score

81.3897/100 1.7102999999999895% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Prosthodontics compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Prosthodontics share within Texas

1. Prosthodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Prosthodontics share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Prosthodontics national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.3897/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Prosthodontics) — 81.3897/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Prosthodontics) — 81.3897/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS is a Prosthodontics provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1376868679. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Prosthodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 792-6161. NPI 1376868679 was issued on 03/30/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APONTE-WESSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 674 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.3897/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.2519, Cost 49.9786), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Prosthodontics is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,510 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 85 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Provider Details

NPI 1376868679
Specialty Prosthodontics
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/30/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

81.3897
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.2519
Quality
49.9786
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PHYSICIANS REFERRAL SERVICE
HOUSTON, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS. To verify RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

674
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
731
Total Day Supply
14,531
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.73
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 58, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
379
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
47
Sodium Fluoride
Fluoride (Sodium)
41
Amoxicillin
23
Dentagel
Fluoride (Sodium)
23
Prevident
Fluoride (Sodium)
22
Nystatin
19
Sodium Fluoride 5000 Plus
Fluoride (Sodium)
16
Pentoxifylline
14
Denta 5000 Plus
Fluoride (Sodium)
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Prosthodontics Overview

How RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS fits within the Prosthodontics landscape nationally.

3,510
Prosthodontics Providers in US
51
States with Prosthodontics
85
Avg Claims per Provider

RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS's 674 claims are above the specialty average of 85.

Nearby Prosthodontics Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as APONTE-WESSON.

Compare Prosthodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS's specialty?
RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS specializes in Prosthodontics and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: DDS.
How much does RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS wrote 674 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
What is RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS's Medicare quality score?
RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3897/100 (Quality: 81.2519, Cost: 49.9786). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS located?
RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS is located at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 792-6161.
What is RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS's NPI number?
RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376868679, issued on 03/30/2010.
How many Prosthodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 3,510 Prosthodontics providers across 51 states in the US. The average Prosthodontics provider writes 85 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Sodium Fluoride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS accept Medicare?
RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 674 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS's credentials?
RUTH APONTE-WESSON, DDS's NPI is 1376868679 with credentials DDS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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