JONATHON TODD PONDER CRNA
NPI 1932347895
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Abilene, TX

Active since January 30, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment
2120 ANTILLEY RD, ABILENE, TX 79606(325) 695-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Jonathon Todd Ponder Crna NPPES

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

JONATHON TODD PONDER CRNA (NPI 1932347895) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Abilene, Texas, licensed in Texas (697861) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. He is affiliated with Heart Of Texas Memorial Hospital, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932347895
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJONATHON TODD PONDERCredential: CRNA
Location Address2120 ANTILLEY RDAbilene, TX 79606-5211
Mailing Address2348 Industrial Blvd, Pmb 166Abilene, TX 79605-7205 · (325) 675-6466 · Fax (325) 692-6030
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2021
✔ NPI 1932347895 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 697861
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2120 ANTILLEY RD, Abilene, TX 79606

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15601 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 79606-1225 · Phone (325) 690-4460
Location 21900 Pine StAbilene, TX 79601-2432 · Phone (325) 670-4220 · Fax (325) 670-4040

Accepted Insurance

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

Jonathon Todd Ponder Crna 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 ID2062569460
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090421000516

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Jonathon Ponder reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2120 ANTILLEY RD
Abilene, TX 79606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1249 AMBLER AVE, SUITE 100
Abilene, TX 79601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
2008 NINE RD
Brady, TX 76825
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1100 ANDRE ST, SUITE 300
New Iberia, LA 70563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 282 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 5

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Heart Of Texas Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Brady, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number451348
Location2008 Nine RoadBrady, TX 76825 · Mc Culloch County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79606 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%422 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
37%27 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
100%115 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

Ophthalmology
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Ophthalmology
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Ophthalmology
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Optometrist
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606

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 Jonathon Ponder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jonathon Ponder is 1932347895. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2009.

Where is Jonathon Ponder located?

Jonathon Ponder practices at 2120 Antilley Rd, Abilene, TX 79606. The listed phone number is (325) 695-2020.

What is Jonathon Ponder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Jonathon Ponder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jonathon 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jonathon Ponder's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jonathon Ponder reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Ponder Anesthesia PLLC (Abilene, TX), Amsurg Abilene Anesthesia LLC (Abilene, TX), Heart Of Texas Healthcare System (Brady, TX), Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, TX) and Youngs Professional Services LLC (New Iberia, LA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jonathon Ponder's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jonathon Ponder accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and UnitedHealthcare list Jonathon 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.

Is Jonathon Ponder affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jonathon Ponder is affiliated with Heart Of Texas Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jonathon Ponder was last updated on May 17, 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.