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AMBER DAWN PONDER CRNA
NPI 1942448808
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Abilene, TX

Active since January 30, 2009
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
2120 ANTILLEY RD, ABILENE, TX 79606(325) 675-6466 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2022, Jan 12, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Amber Dawn Ponder Crna NPPES

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

AMBER DAWN PONDER CRNA (NPI 1942448808) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Abilene, Texas, licensed in Texas (706455) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942448808
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameAMBER DAWN PONDERCredential: CRNA
Location Address2120 ANTILLEY RDAbilene, TX 79606-5211
Mailing Address2438 Industrial Blvd. Pmb 166Abilene, TX 79605 · (325) 675-6466 · Fax (325) 692-6030
Phone(325) 675-6466
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2022
✔ NPI 1942448808 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 · 706455
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
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Amber Dawn Spry

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid201284101TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Amber Dawn Ponder Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

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

Mac-Bar Anesthesia PLLC
Same address
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2120 ANTILLEY RD
Abilene, TX 79606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
NPI 1366809295 (325) 675-6466
Amsurg Abilene Anesthesia LLC
7.1 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1249 AMBLER AVE, SUITE 100
Abilene, TX 79601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467876946 (325) 677-2626
Emergenchealth PLLC
139 mi
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467970897 (972) 861-1270
Youngs Professional Services LLC
498 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1100 ANDRE ST, SUITE 300
New Iberia, LA 70563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 282 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922178599 (337) 364-9225

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 2

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
662 services508 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
132 services124 patients

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

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%399 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)
56%564 patients2/55-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%101 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.

JEFFREY WOOLISCROFT
Ophthalmology
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 695-2020
EYE MEDICIAL ASSOCIATES OF ABILENE
Ophthalmology
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 695-2020
LB ANESTHESIA, PLLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 695-2020
ABILENE EYE ASC LP
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 695-2020
MAC-BAR ANESTHESIA PLLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 675-6466
MR. JAMES M CROSS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 695-2020
DR. PAUL B THAMES M.D.
Ophthalmology
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 695-2020
DR. KERRY C PRESTON O.D
Optometrist
2120 ANTILLEY RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 695-2020

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 Amber Ponder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amber Ponder is 1942448808. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2009. The provider is also known as Amber Dawn Spry.

Where is Amber Ponder located?

Amber Ponder practices at 2120 Antilley Rd, Abilene, TX 79606. The listed phone number is (325) 675-6466.

What is Amber Ponder's specialty?

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

Is Amber Ponder enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Amber Ponder's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amber Ponder reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Mac-Bar Anesthesia PLLC (Abilene, TX), Amsurg Abilene Anesthesia LLC (Abilene, 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 Amber Ponder's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amber Ponder accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Amber 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 Amber Ponder was last updated on May 27, 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.