Stephen Ponder, M.D.
NPI 1629038310 · Pediatric Endocrinology Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Ponder, M.D. is a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1629038310).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629038310
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Endocrinology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G8946 (TX)
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-25
- Last updated
- 2021-01-05
- Certified
- 2021-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Ponder's NPI number?
- Stephen Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629038310, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Ponder's specialty?
- Stephen Ponder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Endocrinology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Ponder located?
- Stephen Ponder's practice location on file with NPPES is 1901 Sw H K Dodgen Loop Bldg 300, Temple, TX 76502-1814.
- What is Stephen Ponder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Ponder is (254) 724-5437.
- Does Stephen Ponder accept Medicare?
- Stephen Ponder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Ponder's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Ponder's NPI (1629038310) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.