MRS. LINDA CRYSTAL PONCE AGACNP-BC
NPI 1972296408
Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since May 31, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6445 MAIN ST STE 2600, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-5445 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mrs. Linda Crystal Ponce Agacnp-bc NPPES

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

MRS. LINDA CRYSTAL PONCE AGACNP-BC (NPI 1972296408) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (1072310) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972296408
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LC0200X
Provider Legal NameMRS. LINDA CRYSTAL PONCECredential: AGACNP-BC
Location Address6445 MAIN ST STE 2600Houston, TX 77030-1502
Mailing Address831 Globe StHouston, TX 77034-1207
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMay 31, 2023
NPI 1972296408 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Critical Care MedicinePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LC0200X
License Licensed in TX · 1072310
6445 MAIN ST STE 2600, Houston, TX 77030

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Linda Barrera

Accepted Insurance

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

Mrs. Linda Crystal Ponce Agacnp-bc 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 ID9537529144
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230714000248
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

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
47 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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

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

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
6445 MAIN ST STE 2600
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Linda Ponce's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Ponce is 1972296408. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2023. The provider is also known as Linda Barrera.

Where is Linda Ponce located?

Linda Ponce practices at 6445 Main St Ste 2600, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-5445.

What is Linda Ponce's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 363LC0200X.

Is Linda Ponce enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda Ponce 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.

What insurance does Linda Ponce accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Linda Ponce 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 Linda Ponce affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Linda Ponce is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda Ponce was last updated on May 31, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.