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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ponto, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Hoover, AL?
Dr. Jay Ponto, MD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hoover, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ponto is fluent in English, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Marathi, Panjabi; Punjabi, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponto’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponto’s office at (203) 778-6700.
What languages does Dr. Ponto speak?
Dr. Ponto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Korean
Marathi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Persian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu
What conditions does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Ponto typically treat?
As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Ponto 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. Ponto. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Benign Jaw Bone Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Bone Disease
- Non-cancerous jaw growth
- Benign mandible neoplasm
- Jaw lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D165: Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Osteonecrosis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Aseptic Necrosis
- Bone Death
- Bone Infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- M87180: Osteonecrosis due to drugs, jaw
- M879: Osteonecrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Gum Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Gum
- Cheek Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Cheek
ICD-10 Codes:
- C031: Malignant neoplasm of lower gum
- C060: Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa
Also known as:
- Jaw Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Mandibular Cancer
- Lower Jaw Cancer
- Malignant Mandible Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C411: Malignant neoplasm of mandible
Also known as:
- Mouth Infection
- Abscess
- Cellulitis
- Mouth Disorder
- Oral Abscess
- Mouth Cellulitis
- Dental Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- K122: Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
What procedures does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Ponto typically perform?
As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Ponto performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ponto. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Custom Oral Surgical Splint
- Surgical Mouth Splint
- Oral Appliance Fabrication
- Custom Dental Splint
- Jaw Splint Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 21085: Impression and custom preparation; oral surgical splint
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Facial Bone Augmentation
- Facial Osteoplasty
- Facial Bone Graft
- Facial Implant Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21208: Osteoplasty, facial bones; augmentation (autograft, allograft, or prosthetic implant)
Also known as:
- Partial Jawbone Reconstruction with Implant
- Mandible Reconstruction with Implant
- Maxilla Reconstruction with Implant
- Jaw Implant Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21248: Reconstruction of mandible or maxilla, endosteal implant (eg, blade, cylinder); partial
Also known as:
- Mouth Vestibuloplasty
- Oral vestibuloplasty
- Gum and jawbone reshaping
- Anterior vestibuloplasty
CPT Codes:
- 40840: Vestibuloplasty; anterior
Also known as:
- Jaw Bone Reshaping
- Alveoloplasty
- Gum Ridge Reshaping
- Jaw Ridge Smoothing
- Dental Bone Reshaping
CPT Codes:
- 41874: Alveoloplasty, each quadrant (specify)
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Facial Skin Graft
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Ponto accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 778-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponto accept in Hoover, AL?
Dr. Ponto in Hoover, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ponto's office located?
Dr. Jay Ponto's Primary Practice
1 Inverness Center Pkwy Ste 200
Hoover, AL 35242
(203) 778-6700
What is Dr. Ponto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568845949.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponto
What is Dr. Jay Ponto's specialty?
Dr. Ponto is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Hoover, AL.
What does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon do?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery.
Is this Dr. Jay Ponto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponto is affiliated with Uab Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
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Is Jay Ponto accepting new patients in Hoover, AL?
Yes, Dr. Jay Ponto is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jay Ponto offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponto's office at (203) 778-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jay Ponto?
Please contact Dr. Ponto's office at (203) 778-6700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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