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
(about 9 years ago)
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404 Phone: (361) 861-1864 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Lubbock, TX 79430-0002
Phone: (806) 743-3720
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404-2235 Phone: (361) 861-1864 Fax:
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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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
MELISSA PONDER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE6629 WOODRIDGE ROAD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414 - METHODIST HOSPITAL7700 FLOYD CURL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229 - METHODIST HOSPITAL STONE OAK1139 E SONTERRA BLVD,
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
- CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE6629 WOODRIDGE ROAD
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