Quick answers
- Does Sonia G. Ponce accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sonia G. 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 Sonia G. Ponce see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 150 Original Medicare patients and 577 services for Sonia G. Ponce. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sonia G. Ponce's NPI number?
- 1164659033. 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 Sonia G. 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 | 150 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 577 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)134 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)126 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)84 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)48 services
- Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional (93228)28 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes53%
- Heart failure40%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Sonia G. Ponce works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sonia G. 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.
- Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050077
Practice locations
Addresses where Sonia G. Ponce is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 227 Church AveChula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 754‑9500
- 4004 Beyer BlvdSan Ysidro, CA 92173 (619) 428‑4463
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sonia G. Ponce as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.297 clinicians in the group
- Sonia G Ponce Cardiology a Professional Corporation3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other internal medicine doctors in Chula Vista
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chula Vista, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164659033 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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