Armando Ponce
NPI 1548990955 · Physician Assistant · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Armando Ponce is a Physician Assistant provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1548990955).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548990955
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
195 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 83 | $74 |
| Respiratory Infectious Agent Detection By Rna for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid 19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Upper Respiratory Specimen, Each Reported As Detected Or Not Detected0241U | 33 | $132 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 29 | $88 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 22 | $11 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 14 | $27 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 66 | 65 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 65 | 64 |
| Gabapentin | 45 | 40 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 36 | 36 |
| Ibuprofen | 25 | 24 |
| Metformin Hcl | 19 | 15 |
| Omeprazole | 19 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 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
- 2022-06-16
- Last updated
- 2025-01-16
- Certified
- 2025-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Armando Ponce's NPI number?
- Armando Ponce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548990955, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Armando Ponce's specialty?
- Armando Ponce is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Armando Ponce located?
- Armando Ponce's practice location on file with NPPES is 4938 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-3809.
- What is Armando Ponce's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Armando Ponce is (361) 452-9620.
- Does Armando Ponce accept Medicare?
- Armando Ponce is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Armando Ponce's NPI active?
- Yes — Armando Ponce's NPI (1548990955) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.