Quick answers
- Does Maria Elma Pontipiedra accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria Elma Pontipiedra 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 Elma Pontipiedra see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 705 Original Medicare patients and 1,891 services for Maria Elma Pontipiedra. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria Elma Pontipiedra's NPI number?
- 1326698853. 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 Elma Pontipiedra, 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 | 705 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,891 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)662 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)618 services
- Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)229 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)176 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)119 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Maria Elma Pontipiedra works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Maria Elma Pontipiedra 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.
- Community Medical CenterToms River, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310041
- Ocean Medical CenterBrick, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310052
- Southern Ocean Medical CenterManahawkin, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310113
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria Elma Pontipiedra is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Trenton RdBrowns Mills, NJ 08015 (609) 893‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria Elma Pontipiedra as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Deborah Cardiovascular Group, P.C.39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Browns Mills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Browns Mills, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Deborah Cardiovascular Group, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326698853 |
| 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