Samuel Poniachik, M.D
NPI 1467485078 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Marcos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Poniachik, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Marcos, CA (NPI 1467485078).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467485078
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G74757 (CA)
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
184 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 169 | $10 |
| Blood Count, Hemoglobin85018 | 15 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$10 (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 · 173 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 829 | 230 |
| Metformin Hcl | 518 | 144 |
| Lisinopril | 492 | 127 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 448 | 129 |
| Gabapentin | 366 | 89 |
| Losartan Potassium | 344 | 103 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$516 across 32 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
- 2006-07-08
- Last updated
- 2013-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Poniachik's NPI number?
- Samuel Poniachik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467485078, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Poniachik's specialty?
- Samuel Poniachik is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Poniachik located?
- Samuel Poniachik's practice location on file with NPPES is 150 Valpreda Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069-2973.
- What is Samuel Poniachik's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Poniachik is (760) 736-6700.
- Does Samuel Poniachik accept Medicare?
- Samuel Poniachik is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Poniachik's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Poniachik's NPI (1467485078) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.