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Dr. Michael Ponder, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Kingsport, TN
- NPI 1831155944
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2205 Pavilion Dr, Suite 201
Kingsport, TN 376604641
(423) 857-7650
fax (423) 857-7655
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 21, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Tennessee #MD19887 · Virginia #0101232014 · North Carolina #9500424
- Medicaid (3)
- TN #3843357 · KY #64011844 · VA #1831155944
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831155944. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,704
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$98,354
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 268 | 264 | $65 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 245 | 206 | $13 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 190 | 117 | $75 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 187 | 147 | $119 | |
93296 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 104 | 103 | $20 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 93 | 92 | $13 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 89 | 88 | $73 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 87 | 76 | $8 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 66 | 65 | $28 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 46 | 44 | $156 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Kingsport Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$891
Transactions
45
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 11 | $183.39 | |
| Heartflow, INC. | 2 | $145.91 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 14 | $131.86 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $81.48 | |
| iRhythm Technologies, INC. | 1 | $67.40 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, Plc | 2 | $53.60 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 2 | $50.96 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $35.37 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $34.50 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $19.91 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $16.07 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $14.88 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $14.54 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $14.49 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $13.36 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,122
Patients
921
Total drug cost
$483,182
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | Generic | 560 | 159 | $5,351 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 490 | 108 | $427,933 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 273 | 93 | $2,114 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 243 | 71 | $1,307 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Generic | 193 | 59 | $3,282 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 183 | 54 | $2,251 |
| Ranolazine ER (Ranolazine) | Brand | 179 | 48 | $24,078 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 173 | 70 | $4,099 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 144 | 47 | $2,250 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 137 | 42 | $1,834 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Ponder's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Ponder practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Kingsport, TN.
Where does Dr. Michael Ponder practice?
Dr. Michael Ponder practices at 2205 Pavilion Dr, Kingsport, TN 376604641. Office phone: 4238577650.
What is Dr. Michael Ponder's NPI?
Dr. Michael Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831155944, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Ponder accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Ponder accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Ponder commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.