Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Timothy Ponder, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Desoto, TX

  • NPI 1396794004
  • MIPS 93.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1750 North Hampton Road
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 946-4397
fax (214) 946-4399

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 15, 2013
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #G4493
Medicaid
TX #102401001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396794004. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,583
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$56,364
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 496 403 $9
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 205 189 $40
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 97 94 $83
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 79 76 $10
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast 77 75 $70
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 54 46 $9
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast 48 46 $50
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 40 40 $86
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 36 35 $25
70496 Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 32 32 $83

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Desoto Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Timothy Ponder's medical specialty?
Dr. Timothy Ponder practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Desoto, TX.
Where does Dr. Timothy Ponder practice?
Dr. Timothy Ponder practices at 1750 North Hampton Road, Desoto, TX 75115. Office phone: 2149464397.
What is Dr. Timothy Ponder's NPI?
Dr. Timothy Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396794004, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Timothy Ponder accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Timothy Ponder does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Timothy Ponder commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS 70450); Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (HCPCS 74176). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.