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Active NPI 1114242674 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Elizabeth Pontasch , MD

Dermatology • Naples, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Pontasch, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Naples, FL. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Pontasch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 261 9TH ST S.

Dr. Pontasch is affiliated with Woodruff Institute Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

261 9th St S

Naples, FL 341026258

Telephone 2392164337
Fax 2392615594
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Naples, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -7.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
35 Specialists

Practicing in Naples, FL (1273 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
2.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
14.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pontasch (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Naples Specialty Average (23.5 Years) 23.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
4,380 647 $6.80 $6.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
1,615 1,090 $93.74 $91.71
17000 Destruction of skin growth
1,212 821 $70.08 $48.93
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
897 520 $35.63 $35.11
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
794 613 $118.89 $111.81
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
679 515 $108.30 $85.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
582 410 $132.28 $129.52
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B
370 17 $122.85 $116.61
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
244 142 $55.44 $50.34
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
215 151 $187.11 $155.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
153 137 $58.64 $56.87
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
134 106 $176.38 $168.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
86 86 $118.88 $113.06
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
68 23 $1.75 $0.98
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
57 52 $325.14 $305.84
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
43 23 $59.66 $45.87
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)
37 33 $397.24 $388.72
69100 Biopsy of ear
30 29 $104.52 $67.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
29 29 $176.90 $170.32
96567 Application of light and light-sensitive drugs to aid destruction of premalignant skin growths, per session
25 22 $151.72 $134.36
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
25 25 $261.34 $123.33
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
22 11 $14.61 $14.32
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm
20 17 $155.79 $119.71
11402 Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
19 18 $183.43 $87.12
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm
18 16 $200.96 $175.09
10140 Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation
14 14 $182.63 $172.89
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths
12 11 $138.88 $133.72
11200 Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags
11 11 $94.02 $71.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-05-07
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License FL ME126962

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Woodruff Institute Llc

2235 Venetian Ct, Naples, FL 341098728

Phone: 2395969337610

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1417364670

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1598743601

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1669582474

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Stephanie Simmerman , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1871844175

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 07, 2020

Registered at 261 9TH ST S, NAPLES, FL 341026258 (Tel: 2392164337)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2020

Registered at 15051 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 203, FORT MYERS, FL 339085182 (Tel: 2394378810)

NPI Profile Active May 26, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 26, 2016

Registered at 15051 S TAMIAMI TRL, SUITE 203, FORT MYERS, FL 339085182 (Tel: 2394378810)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 26, 2016

Registered at 261 9TH ST S, NAPLES, FL 341026258 (Tel: 2392164337)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 26, 2016

Recorded as HEATHER PONTASCH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 26, 2016

Dermatology (License #ME126962 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114242674
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 28, 2010
Last Update: May 07, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

15051 S Tamiami Trl Ste 203

Fort Myers, FL 339085182

Phone: 2394378810

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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