Dennis Ponzio

Family Medicine

(714) 577-6000Yorba Linda, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Dennis Ponzio in person in Yorba Linda or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of North Dakota School of Medicine graduate since 1988, he brings 38+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Yorba Linda38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5129dNPPES updated 2012-04-20 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

18300 Yorba Linda Blvd Suite 201, Yorba Linda, CA 92886-4052

Fax: (714) 572-9538
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.11%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)

2.11% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.9%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)

Better than 71% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

400

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

354

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,458

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $270k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1988

    University of North Dakota School of Medicine

  2. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 1988)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

18200 Yorba Linda Blvd Suite 401, Yorba Linda, CA 92886-4056

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194098

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Dennis Ponzio

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Dennis Ponzio for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Yorba Linda required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dennis Ponzio

Dr. Ponzio is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Yorba Linda, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 577-6000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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