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Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD

(266 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine

2205 Pavilion Drive Suite 201
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 857-7650

Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD is a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD is affiliated with Ballad Health, WELLMONT CARDIOLOGY SERVICES and WELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

2205 Pavilion Drive Suite 201
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 857-7650

(423) 857-7655

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2428 Knob Creek Road Suite 201
Johnson City, TN 37604

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

echocardiogram

In 2023, Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, and echocardiogram (echo) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD had a list price for transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

cardiac stress testing

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

electrocardiogram

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

nuclear stress test

spectral Doppler echocardiography

SPECT scan

stress EKG

stress testing

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, electrocardiogram (EKG), hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), spectral Doppler echocardiography, SPECT scan, stress EKG, and stress testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2012 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	615
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	614
hospital care	444
inpatient care	444
minimally invasive procedures	39
nuclear scan	144
stress testing	200
ultrasound (sonogram)	388
vascular procedures	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2013 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	371
doctor visit	646
hospital care	267
inpatient care	267
nuclear scan	90
stress testing	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	255

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	752
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	100
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	403
doctor visit	633
nuclear scan	78
stress testing	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	325

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	93
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	644
doctor visit	617
nuclear scan	98
stress testing	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	592
vascular procedures	46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	818
Female	1008

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1780
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	662
From 75 to 84	552
85 and over	252
Less than 65	360

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	663
doctor visit	725
nuclear scan	110
stress testing	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	566
vascular procedures	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	515

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	954
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	131
Less than 65	169

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	860
doctor visit	798
nuclear scan	214
stress testing	214
ultrasound (sonogram)	695
vascular procedures	49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	640

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1117
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	429
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	154
Less than 65	218

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	896
doctor visit	850
nuclear scan	263
stress testing	281
ultrasound (sonogram)	654
vascular procedures	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	567
Female	655

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1179
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	496
From 75 to 84	372
85 and over	147
Less than 65	207

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	906
doctor visit	618
nuclear scan	220
stress testing	220
ultrasound (sonogram)	733
vascular procedures	47

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	519
Female	635

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	379
85 and over	167
Less than 65	181

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	61
cardiac procedures	484
doctor visit	368
hospital care	209
inpatient care	209
lab tests	83
nuclear scan	105
stress testing	149
ultrasound (sonogram)	335

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	943
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	319
85 and over	148
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	408
doctor visit	466
hospital care	218
inpatient care	218
lab tests	13
nuclear scan	96
stress testing	135
ultrasound (sonogram)	273

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	445
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	909
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	349
85 and over	135
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	371
doctor visit	354
hospital care	242
inpatient care	242
nuclear scan	94
stress testing	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	254

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	527
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	991
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	387
85 and over	187
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kingsport, TN were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw	61
cardiac procedures	601
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	608
hospital care	276
inpatient care	276
lab tests	48
minimally invasive procedures	39
nuclear scan	137
stress testing	158
ultrasound (sonogram)	460
vascular procedures	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	945
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	317
85 and over	137
Less than 65	150
65 to 74	368

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board Of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine

Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board Of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ballad Health

WELLMONT CARDIOLOGY SERVICES

WELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 266 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kingsport, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael A. Ponder, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$57,839 ELIQUIS $57,788	CAMZYOS $51
Pfizer Inc.	$33,828 ELIQUIS $33,550	VYNDAQEL $254	PAXLOVID $18	CHANTIX $7
Gilead Sciences Inc	$22,188 Ranexa $21,851	$337
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$738 LifeVest $738
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$544 XARELTO $544
Other	$2,449 Repatha $243	ENTRESTO $228	VERQUVO $169	BRILINTA $163	FARXIGA $142	Other $1,504

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$101,500
Food and Beverage	$7,665
Travel and Lodging	$4,636
Consulting Fee	$3,500
Education	$286

Biography

Dr. Michael Ponder practices adult cardiology in Kingsport, TN and Johnson City, TN. Dr. Ponder has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee, Dr. Ponder attended medical school at East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Ballad Health.