Quick answers
- Does Joseph N. Ponce accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph N. 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 Joseph N. Ponce see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 184 Original Medicare patients and 280 services for Joseph N. Ponce. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph N. Ponce's NPI number?
- 1356978878. 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 Joseph N. 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 | 184 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 280 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)89 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)88 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)32 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)16 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Depression35%
Hospitals where Joseph N. Ponce works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph N. 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.
- AdventHealth LittletonLittleton, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060113
- AdventHealth ParkerParker, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060114
- AdventHealth PorterDenver, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060064
- Centura St. Catherine-Dodge CityDodge City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170175
- St. Catherine Hospital - Garden CityGarden City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170023
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph N. Ponce is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3001 Ave ADodge City, KS 67801 (620) 224‑8400
- 401 E Spruce StGarden City, KS 67846 (620) 272‑2290
- 7000 E Hampden AveDenver, CO 80224 (330) 925‑4199
- 9949 S Oswego StParker, CO 80134 (303) 925‑4700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph N. Ponce as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Usacs Community Emergency Services of Colorado Inc.175 clinicians in the group
- Vep Hutchinson Emergency Medical Group LLC20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Dodge City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dodge City, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Usacs Community Emergency Services of Colorado Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356978878 |
| 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