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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce, MD

Works at hospitals in Ft Lauderdale, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce, MD is a cardiologist at 4725 N Federal Hwy 401, Holy Cross Medical Group, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308. Phone: (954) 772-2136. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce had 589 Original Medicare patients and 1,687 services. NPI 1144585233. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 4725 N Federal Hwy 401, Holy Cross Medical Group, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308 · Directions
  • Phone: (954) 772‑2136
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Holy Cross Hospital
  • Group practice: Holy Cross Hospital Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis F. Hidalgo 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 Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 589 Original Medicare patients and 1,687 services for Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce's NPI number?
1144585233. 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 Luis F. Hidalgo 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 patients589
Services billed to Medicare1,687
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)325 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)285 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)247 services
  4. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)157 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)118 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease68%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Atrial fibrillation48%
  • Chronic kidney disease44%

Hospitals where Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Holy Cross HospitalFt Lauderdale, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100073

Practice locations

Addresses where Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 4725 N Federal Hwy 401, Holy Cross Medical GroupFt Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 772‑2136

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Luis F. Hidalgo Ponce as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Holy Cross Hospital Inc303 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Ft Lauderdale

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ft Lauderdale, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Holy Cross Hospital Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144585233
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians