Dr. Steven C Pontius
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Arroyo Grande, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 53+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Steven C Pontius, MD,FACC, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Arroyo Grande, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including French Hospital Medical Center, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. Steven C Pontius also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Coastal Cardiology A Medical Corp. Dr. Steven C Pontius may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Steven C Pontius at 310 S Halcyon Rd to request Dr. Steven C Pontius the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Steven C Pontius |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0648231209 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 53 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- FACC
Education and Training
- Dr. Steven C Pontius attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1971.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1750360350
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Steven C Pontius
Medical Licenses
Dr. Steven C Pontius has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 53 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| G23388 | California |
- Other Service Providers / Specialist
click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
| 31700218 | California |
- Nuclear Medicine / Nuclear Cardiology
click for detail Nuclear Cardiology A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear cardiology.
| G23388 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| San Luis Obispo, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| San Luis Obispo, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Santa Maria, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Coastal Cardiology A Medical Corp
| Coastal Cardiology A Medical Corp | 12 |
Practice Locations
310 S Halcyon Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-3863
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, October 16, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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