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Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP

(Dr. Ruth Alejandra Aponte-Wesson, DDS)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Prosthodontics (Tooth Repair and Replacement)

1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 792-6161

Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP is an oral surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics (tooth repair and replacement). Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and PHYSICIANS REFERRAL SERVICE.

Office Locations

1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 792-6161

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

panoramic X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP performed more panoramic X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

dental X-rays

panoramic X-ray

X-rays

In 2013, Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP had a list price for dental X-rays, panoramic X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX during 2014 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163
X-rays	75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	227
X-rays	113

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX during 2016 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	261
X-rays	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	35
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	11
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX during 2017 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	337
X-rays	180

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	40
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	20
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX during 2018 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	325
X-rays	172

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	26
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	16
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX during 2019 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	403
X-rays	163

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	24
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	17
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX during 2020 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284
X-rays	147

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	30
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	14
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX during 2021 were X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	453
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
X-rays	196

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	32
Hispanic	37
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	22
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX during 2022 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	409
X-rays	193

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	28
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	23
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX during 2023 were X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	471
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
X-rays	190

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	24
Hispanic	32
Asian	14
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	11
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated as an oral surgeon in Houston, TX were X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	333
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
X-rays	147

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP.

**Gender**
Female	124
Male	186

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	230
Hispanic	27
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	79
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	175

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	23
Dementia	9

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) and has a state license in Texas.

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Board Certification: Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) (2007)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

PHYSICIANS REFERRAL SERVICE

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Southern Implants North America Inc	$142 Inverta $142
Cochlear Americas	$71 Baha $71

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$214

Biography

Dr. Ruth Aponte-Wesson works as a prosthodontics (tooth repair and replacement) and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Aponte-Wesson is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama for her residency. Patient ratings for Dr. Aponte-Wesson average 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2023

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, MS, DDS, FAAMP From 2014 - 2023

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General Payments

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