Quick answers
- Does Estuardo A. Ponce accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Estuardo A. Ponce accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Estuardo A. Ponce see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,268 Original Medicare patients and 70,265 services for Estuardo A. Ponce. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Estuardo A. Ponce's NPI number?
- 1023213071. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Estuardo A. Ponce, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,268 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 70,265 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)57,182 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)3,148 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)2,143 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,754 services
- Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg (J2782)1,640 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes35%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Estuardo A. Ponce is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 43309 US Hwy 19 NTarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 943‑3111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Estuardo A. Ponce as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Lukes Cataract and Laser Institute58 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Tarpon Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tarpon Springs, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Lukes Cataract and Laser Institute
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023213071 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians