Dr Gaston Marcos Ponte Jr, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Melbourne, FL

Dr Gaston Marcos Ponte Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Melbourne, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Health First Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 1223 Gateway Dr Ste 1f, Melbourne, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (321) 312-3307.

Dr Gaston Marcos Ponte Jr is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME113645) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1518168293.

Contact Information

Dr Gaston Marcos Ponte Jr, MD
1223 Gateway Dr Ste 1f,
Melbourne, FL 32901-2607
(321) 312-3307
(321) 956-2539



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gaston Marcos Ponte Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience22 Years
Location1223 Gateway Dr Ste 1f, Melbourne, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gaston Marcos Ponte Jr graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518168293
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/20/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335324466
  • Enrollment ID: I20120806000770

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gaston Marcos Ponte Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518168293NPI-NPPES
GH973YOtherFLMEDICARE HF
010611700MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism ME113645 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Holmes Regional Medical CenterMelbourne, FLHospital
Viera HospitalMelbourne, FLHospital
Cape Canaveral HospitalCocoa beach, FLHospital
Palm Bay HospitalPalm bay, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Health First Medical Group Llc7416100672713

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHealth First Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750626495
PECOS PAC ID: 7416100672
Enrollment ID: O20130122000135

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gaston Marcos Ponte Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gaston Marcos Ponte Jr, MD
3300 S Fiske Blvd,
Rockledge, FL 32955-4306

Ph: (321) 312-3307
Dr Gaston Marcos Ponte Jr, MD
1223 Gateway Dr Ste 1f,
Melbourne, FL 32901-2607

Ph: (321) 312-3307

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Dr. Olga Dorjima Emgushov, MD,MPH
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: 321-434-1771    Fax: 321-434-1775
Dr. Audrius J Bredikis, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1223 Gateway Dr Ste 2e, Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: 321-361-5564    Fax: 321-956-2542
Dr. Christopher Ernest Baird, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901
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Craig J Badolato, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1430 Pine St, Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: 321-674-5050    Fax: 321-952-6296
Dr. Timothy Orphanides, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1223 Gateway Dr Ste 2b, Melbourne, FL 32901
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Dr. Caleb Bert Long, D.O.
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Practice Location: 250 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
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