Vidyashankar Ponnathpur, MD
NPI 1588608103 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · East Stroudsburg, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vidyashankar Ponnathpur, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in East Stroudsburg, PA (NPI 1588608103).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588608103
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD067991L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
5,527 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,880 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 490 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 421 | $67 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 339 | $20 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 320 | $78 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 555 | 171 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 514 | 155 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 451 | 110 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 346 | 103 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 306 | 93 |
| Furosemide | 253 | 78 |
| Warfarin Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2025-09-05
- Certified
- 2025-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vidyashankar Ponnathpur's NPI number?
- Vidyashankar Ponnathpur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588608103, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vidyashankar Ponnathpur's specialty?
- Vidyashankar Ponnathpur is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vidyashankar Ponnathpur located?
- Vidyashankar Ponnathpur's practice location on file with NPPES is 235 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
- What is Vidyashankar Ponnathpur's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vidyashankar Ponnathpur is (272) 212-4000.
- Does Vidyashankar Ponnathpur accept Medicare?
- Vidyashankar Ponnathpur is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vidyashankar Ponnathpur's NPI active?
- Yes — Vidyashankar Ponnathpur's NPI (1588608103) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.