DR. CHRISTOPHER HAWTHORNE PONDER M.D.
NPI 1427497445
Emergency Medicine in Fort Myers, FL

Active since June 24, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2776 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901(239) 343-2606(239) 343-3695 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 29, 2021, Oct 19, 2020, Feb 18, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Christopher Hawthorne Ponder M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER HAWTHORNE PONDER M.D. (NPI 1427497445) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME127669) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Orlando.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427497445
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER HAWTHORNE PONDERCredential: M.D.
Location Address2776 CLEVELAND AVEFort Myers, FL 33901
Mailing AddressPo Box 2147Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147 · (239) 343-2606 · Fax (239) 343-3695
Fax(239) 343-3695
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2021
NPI 1427497445 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in FL · ME127669
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.
2776 CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11414 Kuhl Ave # Mp31Orlando, FL 32806-2008 · Phone (407) 237-6329 · Fax (407) 649-3083

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid017471600FL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Hawthorne Ponder 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 ID547400707
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160617000291
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 4

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.
422 services417 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
414 services398 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.
165 services164 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.
103 services102 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100012
Location2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers, FL 33901 · Lee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100220
Location13681 Doctors WayFort Myers, FL 33912 · Lee County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33901 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
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

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.

Anesthesiologist Assistant
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Physician Assistant
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Pharmacist
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Emergency Medicine
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Emergency Medicine
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Emergency Medicine
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Physician Assistant
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901

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 Christopher Ponder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Ponder is 1427497445. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2013.

Where is Christopher Ponder located?

Christopher Ponder practices at 2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The listed phone number is (239) 343-2606.

What is Christopher Ponder's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Ponder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Ponder is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Christopher Ponder affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Ponder is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Ponder was last updated on March 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.