Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Ponce, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Santa Barbara, CA
- NPI 1578576450
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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215 Pesetas Ln
Santa Barbara, CA 931101416
(805) 681-1761
fax (805) 681-1768 - Mailing address
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Po Box 62106
Santa Barbara, CA 931602106
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 21, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G70883
- Medicaid
- CA #00G708830
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578576450. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,194
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$158,234
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 683 | 363 | $136 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 277 | 277 | $138 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 42 | 41 | $33 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 41 | 40 | $72 | |
G0438 |
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit | 35 | 35 | $176 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 18 | 18 | $135 | |
99495 |
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity | 18 | 16 | $221 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 17 | 17 | $178 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 16 | 15 | $16 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 13 | 13 | $191 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 43 peers in Santa Barbara Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 271. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,083
Patients
1,013
Total drug cost
$38,454
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 503 | 154 | $8,768 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 381 | 146 | $5,328 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 302 | 100 | $2,988 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 261 | 99 | $3,973 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 240 | 69 | $2,569 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 178 | 42 | $2,097 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 172 | 56 | $1,250 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 170 | 51 | $613 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 148 | 39 | $877 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 140 | 52 | $916 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Ponce's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Ponce practices Internal Medicine Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Ponce practice?
Dr. Richard Ponce practices at 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 931101416. Office phone: 8056811761.
What is Dr. Richard Ponce's NPI?
Dr. Richard Ponce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578576450, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Ponce accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Ponce accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Ponce commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Administration of influenza virus vaccine (HCPCS G0008). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.