MELISSA D. PONDER MD – NPI #1053832170
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

MELISSA PONDER is a physician located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053832170 to MELISSA PONDER on June 28, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MELISSA PONDER below.

NPI Profile for
MELISSA D. PONDER

NPI Number
1053832170
Enumeration Date

(about 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELISSA D. PONDER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
600 ELIZABETH ST STE 6B
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Phone: (361) 861-1864 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
3601 4th St # 3A159
Lubbock, TX 79430-0002
Phone: (806) 743-3720
Mailing address
600 ELIZABETH ST STE 9B
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404-2235
Phone: (361) 861-1864 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 22, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)
TX S6282

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2017
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MELISSA PONDER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE
      6629 WOODRIDGE ROAD
      CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL
      7700 FLOYD CURL DR
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL STONE OAK
      1139 E SONTERRA BLVD,
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258

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