Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gaston Ponte, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Melbourne, FL

  • NPI 1518168293
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1223 Gateway Dr
Melbourne, FL 329012607
(321) 312-3307
fax (321) 956-2539
Mailing address
3300 S Fiske Blvd
Rockledge, FL 329554306

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 3, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RE0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME113645
Medicaid
FL #010611700

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518168293. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,014
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$122,703
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 648 459 $124
95251 Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 107 91 $33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 106 106 $162
95250 Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with provider supplied equipment 36 34 $133
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 35 29 $176
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 26 18 $118
10005 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 21 20 $134
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 18 18 $89
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 17 16 $172

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 442. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$98,198
Transactions
177
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 70 $46,570.23
Novo Nordisk Inc 40 $23,369.15
Abbott Laboratories 23 $17,702.74
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 16 $7,783.61
Medtronic, Inc. 14 $1,126.46
Corcept Therapeutics 4 $837.58
BETA BIONICS, INC. 2 $350.99
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 5 $177.66
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. 1 $139.97
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $90.06
Radius Health, Inc. 1 $49.54

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$89,255
Food and Beverage
$4,249
Travel and Lodging
$3,319
Consulting Fee
$775
Honoraria
$600

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,180
Patients
976
Total drug cost
$2,073,642
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 634 174 $8,387
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 517 155 $832,928
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 348 91 $416,579
Pioglitazone Hcl Generic 291 91 $5,584
Metformin Hcl Generic 197 71 $1,692
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) Brand 193 51 $20,603
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 188 68 $20,792
Tresiba Flextouch U-100 (Insulin Degludec) Brand 156 57 $114,420
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 147 37 $255,401
Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) Brand 97 43 $122,491

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Gaston Ponte's medical specialty?
Dr. Gaston Ponte practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Melbourne, FL.
Where does Dr. Gaston Ponte practice?
Dr. Gaston Ponte practices at 1223 Gateway Dr, Melbourne, FL 329012607. Office phone: 3213123307.
What is Dr. Gaston Ponte's NPI?
Dr. Gaston Ponte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518168293, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gaston Ponte accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gaston Ponte accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gaston Ponte commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (HCPCS 95251); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.