Desmond Ponder, MD
NPI 1184206674 · Family Medicine Physician · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Desmond Ponder, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1184206674).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184206674
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 86042 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
112 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 86 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $126 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 11 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$126 (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 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 96 | 44 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 80 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 53 | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 52 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 52 | 21 |
| Metformin Hcl | 47 | 19 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 across 8 records (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4022 Postal WayMyrtle Beach, SC 29579-3537Phone: (843) 236-0000Fax: (843) 236-6191
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-23
- Last updated
- 2024-08-07
- Certified
- 2024-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Desmond Ponder's NPI number?
- Desmond Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184206674, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Desmond Ponder's specialty?
- Desmond Ponder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Desmond Ponder located?
- Desmond Ponder's practice location on file with NPPES is 5010 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-3579.
- What is Desmond Ponder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Desmond Ponder is (843) 236-2700.
- Does Desmond Ponder accept Medicare?
- Desmond Ponder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Desmond Ponder's NPI active?
- Yes — Desmond Ponder's NPI (1184206674) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.