Michael Ponder, MD
NPI 1831155944 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Kingsport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Ponder, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1831155944).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831155944
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD19887 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,348 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 | 260 | $119 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 244 | $65 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 225 | $13 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 108 | $71 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 83 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 543 | 157 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 428 | 102 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 289 | 88 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 186 | 55 |
| Ranolazinebrand: Ranolazine Er | 185 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 172 | 49 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 168 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$891 across 46 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
- 2006-04-26
- Last updated
- 2017-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Ponder's NPI number?
- Michael Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831155944, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Ponder's specialty?
- Michael Ponder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Ponder located?
- Michael Ponder's practice location on file with NPPES is 2205 Pavilion Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660-4641.
- What is Michael Ponder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Ponder is (423) 857-7650.
- Does Michael Ponder accept Medicare?
- Michael Ponder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Ponder's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Ponder's NPI (1831155944) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.