# Michael A Ponder, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/michael-ponder-md-1831155944
NPI: 1831155944
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Michael A Ponder, MD is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) based in Abingdon, VA practicing at Wellmont Cardiology Services with NPI 1831155944.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: BRODY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
- Graduation year: 1994
- NPI: 1831155944 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1831155944))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Wellmont Cardiology Services
- Address: 16000 Johnson Memorial Dr, Abingdon, VA, 242117664
- Phone: (276) 258-1100
- Group practice size: 137 members

## Insurance accepted (7 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 6 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Michael A Ponder, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1831155944).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 45 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $875.

Largest disclosed payer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ($183 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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