April Ponder, M.D.
NPI 1699704197 · Family Medicine Physician · Lincoln, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
April Ponder, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lincoln, AL (NPI 1699704197).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699704197
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00024335 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
877 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 249 | $116 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 238 | $9 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 74 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 70 | $117 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 70 | $17 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 52 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 151 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 734 | 167 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 422 | 125 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 336 | 101 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 309 | 99 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 272 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 254 | 85 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$929 across 55 records (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
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2010-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is April Ponder's NPI number?
- April Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699704197, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is April Ponder's specialty?
- April Ponder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is April Ponder located?
- April Ponder's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Patton Chapel Rd, Lincoln, AL 35096.
- What is April Ponder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for April Ponder is (205) 763-1414.
- Does April Ponder accept Medicare?
- April Ponder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is April Ponder's NPI active?
- Yes — April Ponder's NPI (1699704197) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.