Stephen Lee Ponton, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Northbrook, IL

Stephen Lee Ponton, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Northbrook, Illinois. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Preferred Podiatry Group Pc, Preferred Podiatry Group Pc and his current practice location is 40 Skokie Blvd Ste 520, Northbrook, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 504-5000.

Stephen Lee Ponton is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 016004115) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1316997042.

Contact Information

Stephen Lee Ponton, DPM
40 Skokie Blvd Ste 520,
Northbrook, IL 60062-1601
(847) 504-5000
(847) 504-5015

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameStephen Lee Ponton
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience37 Years
Location40 Skokie Blvd Ste 520, Northbrook, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Stephen Lee Ponton attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316997042
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/22/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719872902
  • Enrollment ID: I20061004000024

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Lee Ponton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316997042NPI-NPPES
P01563139OtherILRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 80087 (Mississippi)Secondary
213E00000XPodiatrist 016004115 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Preferred Podiatry Group Pc3971412677114
Preferred Podiatry Group Pc3971412677114

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. Stephen Lee Ponton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePreferred Podiatry Group Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720037138
PECOS PAC ID: 3971412677
Enrollment ID: O20040413000340

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. Stephen Lee Ponton 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
Stephen Lee Ponton, DPM
Po Box 917,
Northbrook, IL 60065-0917

Ph: (847) 504-5000
Stephen Lee Ponton, DPM
40 Skokie Blvd Ste 520,
Northbrook, IL 60062-1601

Ph: (847) 504-5000

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