Merrell Ponder, DPT
NPI 1598095432 · Physical Therapist · Haleyville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merrell Ponder, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider in Haleyville, AL (NPI 1598095432).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598095432
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DPT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PTH5598 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 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
3,012 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 989 | $23 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 936 | $28 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 387 | $19 |
| Therapy Procedure in a Group Setting97150 | 386 | $12 |
| Therapy Procedure for Walking Training, Each 15 Minutes97116 | 198 | $19 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 77 | $18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-12-27
- Last updated
- 2009-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merrell Ponder's NPI number?
- Merrell Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598095432, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merrell Ponder's specialty?
- Merrell Ponder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Merrell Ponder located?
- Merrell Ponder's practice location on file with NPPES is 42024 Highway 195, Haleyville, AL 35565-7054.
- What is Merrell Ponder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merrell Ponder is (205) 485-7150.
- Does Merrell Ponder accept Medicare?
- Merrell Ponder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merrell Ponder's NPI active?
- Yes — Merrell Ponder's NPI (1598095432) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.