Melissa Ponder, MD
NPI 1053832170 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Ponder, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1053832170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053832170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S6282 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
450 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 361 | $173 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 45 | $119 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 44 | $211 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $119–$211 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 33 | 33 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 27 | 27 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 18 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 16 | 16 |
| Methocarbamol | 16 | 16 |
| Ibuprofen | 13 | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 12 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3601 4th St # 3a159Lubbock, TX 79430-0002Phone: (806) 743-3720
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-28
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Ponder's NPI number?
- Melissa Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053832170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Ponder's specialty?
- Melissa Ponder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Ponder located?
- Melissa Ponder's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 Elizabeth St Ste 6b, Corpus Christi, TX 78404.
- What is Melissa Ponder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Ponder is (361) 861-1864.
- Does Melissa Ponder accept Medicare?
- Melissa Ponder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Ponder's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Ponder's NPI (1053832170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.