Dr Melissa Diane Ponder, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

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Dr Melissa Diane Ponder, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. She went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Third Coast Emergency Physicians Southwest Pa and her current practice location is 600 Elizabeth St Ste 6b, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 861-1864.

Dr Melissa Diane Ponder is licensed to practice in Texas (license number S6282) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1053832170.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa Diane Ponder, MD
600 Elizabeth St Ste 6b,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 861-1864
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa Diane Ponder
GenderFemale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience7 Years
Location600 Elizabeth St Ste 6b, Corpus Christi, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melissa Diane Ponder attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053832170
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2017
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284904707
  • Enrollment ID: I20200706002499

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa Diane Ponder such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053832170NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine S6282 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist HospitalSan antonio, TXHospital
Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan antonio, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Third Coast Emergency Physicians Southwest Pa680079444744

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Melissa Diane Ponder allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThird Coast Emergency Physicians Southwest Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497793475
PECOS PAC ID: 6800794447
Enrollment ID: O20031222000126
Entity NameRefugio County Memorial Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821178336
PECOS PAC ID: 1153216783
Enrollment ID: O20040220000853
Entity NameConcord Medical Group Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083630610
PECOS PAC ID: 0446296818
Enrollment ID: O20050707000531
Entity NameConcord Medical Group Of Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750790762
PECOS PAC ID: 7810117223
Enrollment ID: O20141007002567
Entity NameGuadalupe Emergency Medicine Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114425220
PECOS PAC ID: 0941561781
Enrollment ID: O20180219001747
Entity NameConner Emergency Medicine Associates, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013415934
PECOS PAC ID: 8628339215
Enrollment ID: O20180222000309
Entity NameConner Intensivist Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154980332
PECOS PAC ID: 0446587927
Enrollment ID: O20190806002774
Entity NameEmergency Medicine Services Of Tx Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245938729
PECOS PAC ID: 3375909351
Enrollment ID: O20230517001124

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Melissa Diane Ponder is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Melissa Diane Ponder, MD
600 Elizabeth St Ste 9b,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2235

Ph: (361) 861-1864		Dr Melissa Diane Ponder, MD
600 Elizabeth St Ste 6b,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Ph: (361) 861-1864

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