Michael Ponsell, PA
NPI 1356357768 · Medical Physician Assistant · West Chester, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Ponsell, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in West Chester, PA (NPI 1356357768).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356357768
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA051680 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
442 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 292 | $95 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 86 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 64 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$95 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 32 | 16 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 31 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 29 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 | 13 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 18 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 3 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
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2017-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Ponsell's NPI number?
- Michael Ponsell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356357768, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Ponsell's specialty?
- Michael Ponsell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Ponsell located?
- Michael Ponsell's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 E Marshall St, West Chester, PA 19380-4412.
- What is Michael Ponsell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Ponsell is (610) 431-5000.
- Does Michael Ponsell accept Medicare?
- Michael Ponsell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Ponsell's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Ponsell's NPI (1356357768) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.