Physician Profile
Maria R. Ponisio, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ponisio
Based in Saint Louis, MO, Maria R. Ponisio, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nuclear medicine. Medicare claims data shows Maria provided 763 services to 749 patients. The services billed most often include nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan, dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, and nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (314) 362-7200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
510 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD DEPT RADIOLOGY
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
763 services · 749 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
302 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
154 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | Imaging | 78306 |
76 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study limited area with ct scan | Imaging | 78814 |
51 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
38 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | Imaging | 78830 |
35 | As often as other peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
30 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan | Imaging | 78816 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, at least 2 areas or separate acquisitions, single day imaging, or single area or acquisition over multiple days | Imaging | 78832 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot | Imaging | 77081 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other nuclear medicines at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other nuclear medicines in Saint Louis 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ponisio's specialty?
Dr. Ponisio is a nuclear medicine in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ponisio?
Dr. Ponisio is listed at 510 S Kingshighway Blvd Dept Radiology, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ponisio?
The number on file is (314) 362-7200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ponisio?
Dr. Ponisio's National Provider Identifier is 1073771283. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ponisio's medical education?
Dr. Ponisio attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ponisio have?
Dr. Ponisio has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ponisio known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ponisio performs imaging including nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan and dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Ponisio's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ponisio. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.