Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Martin Pontasch, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician · Personal Emergency Response Attendant · Emergency Medicine Physician · General Practice Physician · Highlands, NC

  • NPI 1053408872
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
190 Hospital Dr
Highlands, NC 287417600
(828) 526-1200
fax (828) 526-1230
Mailing address
Po Box 602373
Charlotte, NC 282602373

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 27, 2024
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Illinois #036170623 · Ohio #35058998P · North Carolina #2015-01079 · Florida #ME100079
Medicaid
OH #0874406

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053408872. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
305
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$44,753
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 159 152 $172
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 110 109 $118
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 23 23 $71
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 13 13 $207

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Highlands Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $20.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
97
Patients
95
Total drug cost
$921
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 19 19 $38
Prednisone Generic 18 17 $37
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 17 16 $140
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 17 17 $106
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 13 13 $427
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 13 13 $172

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Martin Pontasch's medical specialty?
Dr. Martin Pontasch practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Highlands, NC.
Where does Dr. Martin Pontasch practice?
Dr. Martin Pontasch practices at 190 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC 287417600. Office phone: 8285261200.
What is Dr. Martin Pontasch's NPI?
Dr. Martin Pontasch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053408872, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Martin Pontasch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.