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Diagnostic Radiology

Donald J. Ponec, MD

Works at hospitals in Escondido, CA · Poway, CA · Oceanside, CA · California

Summary

Donald J. Ponec, MD (Diagnostic Radiology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Escondido, CA, Poway, CA and Oceanside, CA. NPI 1215032966. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Donald J. Ponec, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Diagnostic RadiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
43Years since medical school (graduated 1983)
University Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Beverly Radiology Medical Group IIIGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Donald J. Ponec work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Donald J. Ponec at 3 hospitals: Palomar Health Downtown Campus, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Tri-City Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Donald J. Ponec see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Oceanside, CA, Encinitas, CA and Corona, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Donald J. Ponec's specialty?
Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty, and also Interventional Radiology.
Does Donald J. Ponec accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald J. Ponec accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Donald J. Ponec?
(858) 658-6500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Donald J. Ponec's NPI number?
1215032966. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Donald J. Ponec works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald J. Ponec at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Donald J. Ponec is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Donald J. Ponec as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Beverly Radiology Medical Group III328 clinicians in the group
  • IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc65 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Oceanside

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oceanside, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year1983
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215032966
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians