Quick answers
- Does Francisco A. Ponce accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francisco 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 Francisco A. Ponce see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 222 Original Medicare patients and 650 services for Francisco A. Ponce. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francisco A. Ponce's NPI number?
- 1245410208. 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 Francisco 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 | 222 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 650 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)107 services
- Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays (61886)83 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)82 services
- Removal of skull bone with computer-assisted insertion of neurostimulator electrodes in brain, first array (61863)45 services
- 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing (76377)45 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Anxiety33%
- Depression32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Francisco A. Ponce works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francisco A. 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.
- St Josephs Hospital and Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030024
Practice locations
Addresses where Francisco A. Ponce is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2225 W Southern Ave, Suite AMesa, AZ 85202 (623) 888‑3502
- 2910 N 3rd Ave, Suite 200Phoenix, AZ 85013 (602) 406‑3181
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francisco A. Ponce as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- BHSM Rehabilitation LLC456 clinicians in the group
- Neurosurgical Associates Ltd74 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Mesa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mesa, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in BHSM Rehabilitation LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245410208 |
| 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