Quick answers
- Does Jimmy N. Ponder Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jimmy N. Ponder Jr. 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 Jimmy N. Ponder Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 460 Original Medicare patients and 6,966 services for Jimmy N. Ponder Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jimmy N. Ponder Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1689644874. 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 Jimmy N. Ponder Jr., 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 | 460 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,966 |
| Different services or procedures | 109 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,680 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)380 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)318 services
- Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (64483)192 services
- Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level (64493)181 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety52%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where Jimmy N. Ponder Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jimmy N. Ponder Jr. 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.
- Abbeville General HospitalAbbeville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190034
- Iberia Medical CenterNew Iberia, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190054
- Ochsner St MaryMorgan City, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190014
- Terrebonne General Medical Center - ParishHouma, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190008
- Thibodaux Regional Medical CenterThibodaux, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190004
Practice locations
Addresses where Jimmy N. Ponder Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 123 Frontage Rd AGray, LA 70359 (985) 580‑1200
- 531 A Jefferson TerNew Iberia, LA 70560 (337) 560‑0880
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jimmy N. Ponder Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Headache and Pain Center, a Medical Corporation4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Pain Managementprimary
- Anesthesiologyalso
Find other Interventional Pain Management doctors in Louisiana →
Other interventional pain specialists in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Headache and Pain Center, a Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689644874 |
| 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