What is Alexander Pontikos's NPI number?

Alexander Pontikos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235523168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Alexander Pontikos's specialty?

Alexander Pontikos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is Alexander Pontikos located?

Alexander Pontikos's practice location on file with NPPES is 570 White Pond Dr Ste 200, Akron, OH 44320-4208.

What is Alexander Pontikos's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Pontikos is (330) 869-0954.

Does Alexander Pontikos accept Medicare?

Alexander Pontikos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Alexander Pontikos's NPI active?

Yes — Alexander Pontikos's NPI (1235523168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-16.

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Alexander Pontikos, M.D.

NPI 1235523168 · Gastroenterology Physician · Akron, OH

Alexander Pontikos, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Akron, OH (NPI 1235523168).

Provider details

NPI number: 1235523168
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: M.D.
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: No

Practice location

570 White Pond Dr Ste 200

Akron, OH 44320-4208

Phone: (330) 869-0954

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Mailing address

570 White Pond Dr Ste 200

Akron, OH 44320-4208

Specialties & taxonomies

Gastroenterology PhysicianPrimary207RG0100XLicense 35.142428 (OH)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program390200000X
Student, Health Care

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Profile Score

Established profile(62/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
412 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 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)
Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385	109	$236
Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239	73	$99
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	64	$86
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	40	$121
Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222	24	$123

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Omeprazole	149	55
Pantoprazole Sodium	77	25
Dicyclomine Hcl	40	17
Sucralfate	30	11
Lactulose	17	—
Mesalamine	17	—
Ondansetron Hcl	16	16
Colestipol Hcl	15

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$1,047 across 54 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.

Enumerated: 2015-03-28
Last updated: 2021-07-16
Certified: 2021-07-16

Frequently asked questions

What is Alexander Pontikos's NPI number?: Alexander Pontikos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235523168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is Alexander Pontikos's specialty?: Alexander Pontikos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
Where is Alexander Pontikos located?: Alexander Pontikos's practice location on file with NPPES is 570 White Pond Dr Ste 200, Akron, OH 44320-4208.
What is Alexander Pontikos's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Pontikos is (330) 869-0954.
Does Alexander Pontikos accept Medicare?: Alexander Pontikos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
Is Alexander Pontikos's NPI active?: Yes — Alexander Pontikos's NPI (1235523168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-16.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

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)
Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385	109	$236
Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239	73	$99
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	64	$86
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	40	$121
Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222	24	$123

Drug

Part D claims (2024)

Beneficiaries

Omeprazole

149

Pantoprazole Sodium

Dicyclomine Hcl

Sucralfate

Lactulose

—

Mesalamine

—

Ondansetron Hcl

Colestipol Hcl

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$1,047 across 54 records (Open Payments 2024)

Provider details

Practice location

Mailing address

Specialties & taxonomies

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments

Registry dates

Frequently asked questions

Specialties & taxonomies

Frequently asked questions

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments