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Dr. Christine Ponzio, MD

Gonzales, CA

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    Who is Dr. Ponzio, Family Medicine Specialist in Gonzales, CA?

    Dr. Christine Ponzio, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gonzales, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Ponzio graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Family Medicine. Dr. Ponzio is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponzio’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponzio’s office at (831) 675-3601.

    Where did Dr. Ponzio go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Family Medicine | San Bernardino County Medical Center | Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Ponzio board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Ponzio, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ponzio speak?

    Dr. Ponzio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ponzio treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ponzio diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ponzio. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Which procedures does Dr. Ponzio perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christine Ponzio may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ponzio's office.

    Does Dr. Ponzio accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ponzio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 675-3601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ponzio accept in Gonzales, CA?

    Dr. Ponzio in Gonzales, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ponzio's office located?

    Dr. Christine Ponzio's Primary Practice

    850 5th St

    Gonzales, CA 93926

    (831) 675-3601

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    What is Dr. Ponzio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ponzio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790782191.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponzio?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponzio

    What is Dr. Christine Ponzio's specialty?

    Dr. Ponzio is a Family Medicine Specialist near Gonzales, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Ponzio to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christine Ponzio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ponzio is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Christine Ponzio accepting new patients in Gonzales, CA?

    No, Dr. Christine Ponzio is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Ponzio offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ponzio's office at (831) 675-3601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Ponzio?

    Please contact Dr. Ponzio's office at (831) 675-3601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Ponzio have?

    Dr. Christine Ponzio is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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