Ava Ponto, PA-C
NPI 1255084257 · Physician Assistant · Munster, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ava Ponto, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Munster, IN (NPI 1255084257).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255084257
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
194 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 100 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $99 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$99 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 55 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 38 |
| Alprazolam | 35 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 35 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 28 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 27 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 21 |
| Lamotrigine | 20 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$295 across 14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-01-31
- Last updated
- 2022-05-03
- Certified
- 2022-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ava Ponto's NPI number?
- Ava Ponto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255084257, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ava Ponto's specialty?
- Ava Ponto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ava Ponto located?
- Ava Ponto's practice location on file with NPPES is 9250 Columbia Ave Ste 2e, Munster, IN 46321-3530.
- What is Ava Ponto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ava Ponto is (219) 595-0043.
- Does Ava Ponto accept Medicare?
- Ava Ponto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ava Ponto's NPI active?
- Yes — Ava Ponto's NPI (1255084257) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.