James Ponder, M.D.
NPI 1598737181 · Family Medicine Physician · Franklin, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Ponder, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Franklin, VA (NPI 1598737181).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598737181
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101031113 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 37 | — |
| Memantine Hcl | 36 | — |
| Donepezil Hcl | 36 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 35 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 31 | — |
| Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pfbrand: Shingrix | 30 | 26 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 26 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-07
- Last updated
- 2020-02-05
- Certified
- 2020-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Ponder's NPI number?
- James Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598737181, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Ponder's specialty?
- James Ponder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Ponder located?
- James Ponder's practice location on file with NPPES is 102 Fairview Dr, Franklin, VA 23851.
- What is James Ponder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Ponder is (757) 562-2158.
- Does James Ponder accept Medicare?
- James Ponder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Ponder's NPI active?
- Yes — James Ponder's NPI (1598737181) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.