Daniel Ponticiello, MD
NPI 1417185273 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Mission Viejo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Ponticiello, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Mission Viejo, CA (NPI 1417185273).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417185273
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 253745 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
1,202 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 826 | $215 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 252 | $122 |
| Aspiration of Initial Secretion of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31645 | 30 | $149 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 27 | $4 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 27 | $83 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 22 | $81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
- 2009-06-30
- Last updated
- 2020-10-28
- Certified
- 2020-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Ponticiello's NPI number?
- Daniel Ponticiello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417185273, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Ponticiello's specialty?
- Daniel Ponticiello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Ponticiello located?
- Daniel Ponticiello's practice location on file with NPPES is 26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 205, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6384.
- What is Daniel Ponticiello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Ponticiello is (949) 364-3330.
- Does Daniel Ponticiello accept Medicare?
- Daniel Ponticiello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Ponticiello's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Ponticiello's NPI (1417185273) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.