DAVID A PONTON PA
NPI 1255415014
Physician Assistant - Medical in Long Island City, NY
NPI Status: Active since October 25, 2006
Contact Information
2510 30TH AVE
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
ZIP 11102
Phone: (718) 267-4245
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 17
- Physician Assistant
- Medical
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About DAVID PONTON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for David Ponton, a primary care provider established in Long Island City, New York with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical and more than 17 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255415014 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number 008960 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.
- NPI
- 1255415014
- Provider Name
- DAVID A PONTON PA
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2510 30TH AVE LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11102
- Location Phone
- (718) 267-4245
- Mailing Address
- 2554 37TH ST ASTORIA, NY 11103
- Mailing Phone
- (917) 450-7986
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 2009
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-09-2009
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A primary care provider (PCP) like David Ponton sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Physician Assistant Medical
- Taxonomy Code
- 363AM0700X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- 008960
- License State
- NY
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| G400006401 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | NY |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
David Ponton is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
David Ponton is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8022064781
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20131115000001
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Hospital observation care on day of discharge
Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 50 minutes
Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes
Hospital observation care on the day of discharge involves monitoring your health status to ensure stability before you leave. This includes assessing vital signs, response to treatment, and readiness for home care or rehabilitation.
This service was performed 62 times for 62 patientsInitial hospital observation care is a service where healthcare professionals monitor your health for about 50 minutes daily. This helps them understand your condition better, plan treatment, and ensure your safety. It's a routine part of hospital care.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsThis service involves a healthcare professional closely monitoring your health condition during your hospital stay. It typically lasts for about 70 minutes each day. This helps in timely detection of any changes in your health, allowing for immediate response and treatment.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1255415014, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 46. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 46 = 4).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 46 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255415014, enumerated as an "individual" on October 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 2510 30TH AVE LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11102 and the phone number is (718) 267-4245.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.