Martin Pontasch, MD
NPI 1053408872 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Highlands, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Martin Pontasch, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Highlands, NC (NPI 1053408872).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053408872
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35058998P (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Emergency Medical Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
203 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 97 | $176 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 72 | $122 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 21 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 13 | $213 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$213 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 20 | 19 |
| Naproxen | 15 | 15 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 15 | 14 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | 12 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 | 13 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 12 | 12 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 12 | 12 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2024-06-27
- Certified
- 2024-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Martin Pontasch's NPI number?
- Martin Pontasch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053408872, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Martin Pontasch's specialty?
- Martin Pontasch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Martin Pontasch located?
- Martin Pontasch's practice location on file with NPPES is 190 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC 28741-7600.
- What is Martin Pontasch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Martin Pontasch is (828) 526-1200.
- Does Martin Pontasch accept Medicare?
- Martin Pontasch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Martin Pontasch's NPI active?
- Yes — Martin Pontasch's NPI (1053408872) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.