NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Professional Counselor NPI 1285061317 LPC
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Professional Counselor in Tucson, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 126,701 in Professional Counselor, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Joseph Ponce, LPC is a Professional Counselor in Tucson, Arizona, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #13
- Professional Counselor rank among Arizona specialties
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What official records show about Joseph Ponce, LPC
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1285061317), first enumerated 10/03/2013.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Compare Ponce with other Professional Counselor providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
All 436 Professional Counselor providers in Tucson, AZ →
Also enrolled in Arizona
- Andrea Abad, LPC Prescott Valley, AZ
- Iman Abdullah, LPC Tempe, AZ
- Michael Abell Phoenix, AZ
- Adam Abramovitch Tempe, AZ
- Aseel Abushaar, MA, MSC, LPC Tucson, AZ
- Robin Acereto, LPC Tucson, AZ
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1285061317 · Professional Counselor
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-NONE · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1285061317
- ENUM-MID 2013
- TAX-MEGA 127K Professional Counselor
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,643 in Arizona
- PHOTO-ENUM Carissa Mott, LPC · 2013
What does the federal data show about Joseph Ponce, LPC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Professional Counselor
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Professional Counselor compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1285061317 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Professional Counselor |
| Credentials | LPC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/03/2013 |
Professional Counselor Overview
How Joseph Ponce, LPC fits within the Professional Counselor landscape nationally.
126,701
Professional Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Professional Counselor
1,018
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Professional Counselor peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ponce, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2013)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Professional Counselor Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ponce.
One of 2,643 Professional Counselor providers enrolled in Arizona, 11 are shown on this page.
Lucila Aceves
LPC
Avondale, AZ
Stephane Ackermann
LPC
Tucson, AZ
Jemeille Ackourey
LPC
Phoenix, AZ
Julie Adair
LPC
Phoenix, AZ
Azure Adams
LPC
Glendale, AZ
Compare Professional Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Ponce, LPC's specialty? ▼
Joseph Ponce, LPC specializes in Professional Counselor and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: LPC.
Where is Joseph Ponce, LPC located? ▼
Joseph Ponce, LPC is located at 140 W SPEEDWAY BLVD, Tucson, AZ, 85705. Phone: (520) 623-0344.
What is Joseph Ponce, LPC's NPI number? ▼
Joseph Ponce, LPC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285061317, issued on 10/03/2013.
How many Professional Counselor providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 126,701 Professional Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Professional Counselor provider writes 1,018 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Joseph Ponce, LPC accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Ponce, LPC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Ponce, LPC's credentials? ▼
Joseph Ponce, LPC's NPI is 1285061317 with credentials LPC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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