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Ophthalmology

Christian Ponder, DO

Works at hospitals in Oklahoma City, OK · Edmond, OK · Oklahoma

Summary

Dr. Christian Ponder, DO is an ophthalmologist at 16315 N May Ave, Edmond, OK 73013. Phone: (405) 521-0041. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christian Ponder had 151 Original Medicare patients and 577 services. NPI 1841787603. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christian Ponder, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Christian Ponder accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christian Ponder 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 Christian Ponder see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 151 Original Medicare patients and 577 services for Christian Ponder. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christian Ponder's NPI number?
1841787603. 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 Christian Ponder, 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 patients151
Services billed to Medicare577
Different services or procedures36
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Photography of content of eyes (92285)141 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)68 services
  3. Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)59 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)43 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)29 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 cholesterol74%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Depression21%

Hospitals where Christian Ponder works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christian Ponder 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christian Ponder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christian Ponder as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Oculoplastic Surgeons of Oklahoma PLLC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Oklahoma →

Other ophthalmologists in Edmond

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Edmond, OK — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Oculoplastic Surgeons of Oklahoma PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolUniversity Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841787603
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians