Roberto Ponce, MD
NPI 1174529291 · Gastroenterology Physician · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Roberto Ponce, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1174529291).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174529291
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- F3582 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
320 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 63 | $54 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 61 | $96 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 52 | $124 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 46 | $168 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 33 | $160 |
| Insertion of Stomach Tube Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 167 | 162 |
| Omeprazole | 85 | 35 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 61 | 19 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 58 | 55 |
| Famotidine | 48 | 19 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 21 | 21 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-23
- Last updated
- 2018-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Roberto Ponce's NPI number?
- Roberto Ponce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174529291, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Roberto Ponce's specialty?
- Roberto Ponce is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Roberto Ponce located?
- Roberto Ponce's practice location on file with NPPES is 2449 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521-2368.
- What is Roberto Ponce's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Roberto Ponce is (956) 542-1531.
- Does Roberto Ponce accept Medicare?
- Roberto Ponce is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Roberto Ponce's NPI active?
- Yes — Roberto Ponce's NPI (1174529291) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.