Stephen Ponton, DPM
NPI 1316997042 · Podiatrist · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Ponton, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1316997042).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316997042
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 016004115 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery 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
5,695 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 1,885 | $22 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 1,461 | $42 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 1,392 | $31 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 237 | $39 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 148 | $66 |
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 134 | $7 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2025-10-21
- Certified
- 2025-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Ponton's NPI number?
- Stephen Ponton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316997042, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Ponton's specialty?
- Stephen Ponton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Stephen Ponton located?
- Stephen Ponton's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 W Washington St Ste 1500, Chicago, IL 60606-3485.
- What is Stephen Ponton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Ponton is (847) 504-5000.
- Does Stephen Ponton accept Medicare?
- Stephen Ponton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Ponton's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Ponton's NPI (1316997042) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.