Provider Profile
Stephen L. Ponton, DPM
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ponton
Stephen L. Ponton, DPM practices podiatry in Chicago, IL. Stephen is a 1987 graduate of Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 2,657 Medicare patients across 5,695 services. The services billed most often include trimming of dystrophic nails, any number, removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, and removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails.
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
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (847) 504-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
225 W WASHINGTON ST STE 1500
Chicago, IL 60606
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,695 services · 2,657 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
1,461 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
1,392 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
148 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
110 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
81 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
72 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number | Billing code | G0127 |
1,885 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | Office visit | 99307 |
237 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number | Billing code | G0127 |
134 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | Office visit | 99347 |
82 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
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 podiatry specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other podiatry specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ponton's specialty?
Dr. Ponton is a podiatry in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ponton?
Dr. Ponton is listed at 225 W Washington St Ste 1500, Chicago, IL 60606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ponton?
The number on file is (847) 504-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ponton's NPI number?
Dr. Ponton's National Provider Identifier is 1316997042. 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. Ponton's medical education?
Dr. Ponton attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ponton been practicing?
Dr. Ponton has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ponton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ponton performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ponton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ponton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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