Quick answers
- Does Maria D. Ponse Wheelis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria D. Ponse Wheelis 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 Maria D. Ponse Wheelis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 25 Original Medicare patients and 45 services for Maria D. Ponse Wheelis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria D. Ponse Wheelis's NPI number?
- 1174694103. 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 Maria D. Ponse Wheelis, 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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 45 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)19 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis56%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria D. Ponse Wheelis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 448 Castroville RdSan Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 434‑1400
- 8000 W Interstate 10, Suite 201San Antonio, TX 78230 (720) 923‑1250
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria D. Ponse Wheelis as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellmed Medical Group PA646 clinicians in the group
- Bloom Physician Housecalls PA13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellmed Medical Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174694103 |
| 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