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DR. MELISSA DIANE PONDER MD
NPI 1053832170
Emergency Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since June 28, 2017PECOS Enrolled
600 ELIZABETH ST STE 6B, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404(361) 861-1864 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Sep 22, 2021, Jun 26, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Melissa Diane Ponder Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MELISSA DIANE PONDER MD (NPI 1053832170) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (S6282) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053832170
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA DIANE PONDERCredential: MD
Location Address600 ELIZABETH ST STE 6BCorpus Christi, TX 78404
Mailing Address600 Elizabeth St Ste 9bCorpus Christi, TX 78404-2235 · (361) 861-1864
Phone(361) 861-1864
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2021
✔ NPI 1053832170 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S6282
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
600 ELIZABETH ST STE 6B, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melissa Diane Ponder Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
361 services356 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
45 services44 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
44 services44 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78404 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melissa Ponder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Ponder is 1053832170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2017.

Where is Melissa Ponder located?

Melissa Ponder practices at 600 Elizabeth St Ste 6B, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. The listed phone number is (361) 861-1864.

What is Melissa Ponder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Melissa Ponder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Ponder is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Melissa Ponder accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Melissa Ponder as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Ponder was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.