John Pounders, M.D.
NPI 1497046015 · Family Medicine Physician · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Pounders, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1497046015).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497046015
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E-7949 (AR)
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
15 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
3,252 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 325 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 322 | $114 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 291 | $2 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 239 | $10 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Level82043 | 233 | $6 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 231 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 115 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 476 | 127 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 296 | 85 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 226 | 53 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 209 | 64 |
| Lisinopril | 190 | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 177 | 50 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 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
- 2011-04-30
- Last updated
- 2022-05-09
- Certified
- 2022-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Pounders's NPI number?
- John Pounders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497046015, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Pounders's specialty?
- John Pounders is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Pounders located?
- John Pounders's practice location on file with NPPES is 904 Autumn Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211-3702.
- What is John Pounders's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Pounders is (501) 227-6363.
- Does John Pounders accept Medicare?
- John Pounders is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Pounders's NPI active?
- Yes — John Pounders's NPI (1497046015) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.