B Ponakala, MD
NPI 1457432742 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
B Ponakala, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1457432742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457432742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036092811 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
5,950 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,417 | $132 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 1,118 | $93 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 935 | $38 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 511 | $42 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 386 | $39 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 332 | $67 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,630 | 342 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 787 | 398 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 774 | 196 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 653 | 412 |
| Ofloxacin | 588 | 388 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 291 | 70 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 189 | 50 |
| Timolol Maleate | 127 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$269 across 15 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
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2022-01-22
- Certified
- 2022-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is B Ponakala's NPI number?
- B Ponakala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457432742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is B Ponakala's specialty?
- B Ponakala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is B Ponakala located?
- B Ponakala's practice location on file with NPPES is 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638-2201.
- What is B Ponakala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for B Ponakala is (773) 229-8818.
- Does B Ponakala accept Medicare?
- B Ponakala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is B Ponakala's NPI active?
- Yes — B Ponakala's NPI (1457432742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.