Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ryan Ponec, MD
Internal Medicine · Tarzana, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ponec
Dr. Ryan Ponec is an internal medicine specialist in Tarzana, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ponec performed 42,032 Medicare services across 2,800 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ponec received a total of $2,632 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 47 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ponec is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$2,632 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗42,032
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for internal medicine
2,800
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,503 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
30,750 | $1 | $3 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 4,320 | $19 | $60 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
996 | $8 | $27 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
898 | $10 | $37 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
786 | $109 | $425 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 700 | $0 | $2 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
646 | $8 | $20 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
480 | $0 | $5 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
215 | $67 | $242 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
160 | $6 | $330 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
153 | $13 | $76 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
143 | $14 | $74 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
131 | $124 | $553 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
127 | $13 | $48 |
| Iron level test | 115 | $6 | $23 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
115 | $9 | $27 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
113 | $4 | $14 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
86 | $6 | $21 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
83 | $60 | $229 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
82 | $141 | $617 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 68 | $18 | $64 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
65 | $140 | $550 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
60 | $15 | $53 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
57 | $158 | $594 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
52 | $10 | $34 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
49 | $6 | $23 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
47 | $16 | $59 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
45 | $7 | $23 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
43 | $29 | $103 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 43 | $183 | $724 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
40 | $4 | $14 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
38 | $5 | $18 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
38 | $14 | $51 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
33 | $13 | $60 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
30 | $9 | $32 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
29 | $8 | $30 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
29 | $19 | $66 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
29 | $27 | $107 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
25 | $6 | $21 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
19 | $4 | $16 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
18 | $103 | $423 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
13 | $5 | $18 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
13 | $3 | $9 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
13 | $29 | $173 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
13 | $74 | $301 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
12 | $6 | $20 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
12 | $5 | $17 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
73.7% high complexity
14.2% medium
12.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$2,632
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $439/year across 6 years
Top 23% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
47
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,809 (68.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$525 (19.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$298 (11.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$200
2022
$437
2021
$525
2020
$359
2019
$597
2018
$514
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$200
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
BeiGene, Ltd.
$525
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$306
Lilly USA, LLC
$214
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$200
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$173
Amgen Inc.
$156
ABBVIE INC.
$128
Eisai Inc.
$124
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC
$122
Genentech USA, Inc.
$116
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$115
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$104
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$56
Celgene Corporation
$56
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$40
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
PFIZER INC.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 39.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · Alecensa · BRUKINSA · CYRAMZA · DARZALEX · Da Vinci Surgical System · EMPLICITI · Halaven · IBRANCE · INLYTA · KANJINTI · KEYTRUDA · Kyprolis · LIBTAYO · Lenvima · NINLARO · Nerlynx · Nplate · ONCASPAR · OPDIVO · PYLARIFY · Pomalyst · Revlimid · Stivarga · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VENCLEXTA · Vitrakvi · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (69%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,866
Per 100K population
39.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE CEDARS SINAI TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ponec is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ponec experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ponec performed 30,750 iron infusion (injectafer) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ponec receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ponec received a total of $2,632 from 22 companies across 47 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ponec's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Tarzana?
Dr. Ponec's average Medicare payment per service is $7. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ponec) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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