DR. DONALD JOSEPH PONEC M.D.
NPI 1215032966
Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology in Oceanside, CA

Q: What is Donald Ponec's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Ponec is 1215032966. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006.

Q: What is Donald Ponec's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0204X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Ponec was last updated on November 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

4002 VISTA WAY, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056(760) 940-4055(858) 746-5184 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Donald Joseph Ponec M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DONALD JOSEPH PONEC M.D. (NPI 1215032966) is an individual vascular & interventional radiology provider in Oceanside, California, licensed in California (G53954) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Escondido, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215032966

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0204X

Provider Legal NameDR. DONALD JOSEPH PONECCredential: M.D.

Location Address4002 VISTA WAYOceanside, CA 92056-4506

Mailing Address1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 100Escondido, CA 92029-4111 · (760) 940-4055

Phone(760) 940-4055

Fax(858) 746-5184

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 1983

Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 2024

NPPES CertifiedNovember 13, 2024

✔ NPI 1215032966 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0204X

License✔ Licensed in CA · G53954

Definition

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

4002 VISTA WAY, Oceanside, CA 92056

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12185 Citracado PkwyEscondido, CA 92029-4159 · Phone (442) 281-1238 · Fax (760) 480-0095

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Donald Joseph Ponec M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4880626050

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050909000258

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Donald Ponec reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

North County Radiology Associates Inc

11 mi

Vascular & Interventional Radiology

1955 CITRACADO PKWY STE 100
Escondido, CA 92029

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
19 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1417723024 (760) 940-4055

Beverly Radiology Medical Group

14 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

521 E ELDER ST, SUITE 101
Fallbrook, CA 92028

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Beverly Radiology Medical Group Iii
Also billed through NPI 1649599085 (California), NPI 1801159736 (California)
349 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043681752 (310) 445-2000

San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group, Inc.

27 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

8745 AERO DR, SUITE 200
San Diego, CA 92123

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
71 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629156583 (858) 565-0950

Ihs Radiology Medical Group, Inc.

31 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

150 W WASHINGTON ST
San Diego, CA 92103

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
85 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1497148456 (619) 295-9729

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152

This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.

101 services97 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

38 services33 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

38 services38 patients

Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 93925

An ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from inside your body, specifically your leg arteries or grafts. This helps in detecting any blockages or abnormalities.

22 services22 patients

Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image 75716

This procedure involves a radiologist examining images of your arm or leg arteries. These images help identify any blockages or abnormalities in the blood vessels that could affect circulation. It's a vital step in diagnosing conditions related to blood flow.

19 services19 patients

Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93970

An ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your veins. This helps identify blood clots or other vein problems. During the procedure, pressure is applied to the veins and certain movements are performed to assess blood flow.

16 services16 patients

Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 36902

This procedure involves inserting a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, a system that cleans your blood when your kidneys can't. A balloon is then used to widen a narrow section of this circuit. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure accuracy.

14 services11 patients

Insertion of stomach tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast 49440

This is a procedure where a tube is inserted into your stomach to assist with digestion or removal of substances. It's done under fluoroscopic guidance, a type of imaging that allows real-time viewing. Contrast dye is used to enhance the visibility of structures.

14 services14 patients

Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image 75625

This is a procedure where a radiologist, a doctor specialized in medical imaging, examines an image of your abdominal aorta. The abdominal aorta is the large blood vessel that carries blood to your lower body. The radiologist checks for any abnormalities to ensure your overall vascular health.

14 services14 patients

Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 93925

13 services13 patients

Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older 36573

This procedure involves placing a tube into a vein for medication or fluid delivery. Imaging guidance helps ensure correct placement, while a radiologist reviews the process for safety. It's suitable for patients aged 5 and above.

12 services12 patients

Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy 55876

This procedure involves placing a small device in the gland below the bladder to deliver radiation therapy. This helps target therapy directly to the concerned area, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment effectiveness.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92056 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

$94.87 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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