Who is Dr. Ponec, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. Donald Ponec, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Oceanside, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ponec graduated from University of California and completed his residency at University Of California-San Francisco.
Dr. Ponec is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponec’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponec’s office at (760) 940-4055.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ponec?
Dr. Donald Ponec, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ponec empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cancer Chemoembolization, Interventional Radiology, Vein Disorders, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Oceanside/CA community, Dr. Ponec is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ponec go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of California-San Francisco
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Ponec board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Donald Ponec, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Ponec speak?
Dr. Ponec and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ponec treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Ponec 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. Ponec. 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:
Vascular Access Device Management
Vascular Access Care
Port Management
Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
Peripheral Artery Disease in Left Leg
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
PVD
PAD
Poor Circulation in Legs
Blocked Leg Arteries
Bilateral leg claudication
PAD both legs pain with activity
Both legs artery pain when walking
PAD in left leg
Left leg artery blockage
Hardening of arteries in left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
I70202: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, left leg
Also known as:
Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
Other vascular device blockage
Blood vessel implant narrowing
Vascular graft stenosis
Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
Pleural Effusion
Pleural Disorder
Fluid in lungs
Water on the lung
Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
Fluid in Abdomen
Liver Disease
Ascites
Abdominal fluid buildup
Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
Hardening of Right Leg Arteries
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Bilateral leg artery disease
PAD in both legs
Atherosclerosis of both legs
Right leg artery disease
PAD in right leg
Atherosclerosis of right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
I70201: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, right leg
Also known as:
Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Disease
Benign Thyroid Nodule
Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Vascular Disease
CVI
Venous Reflux Disease
Leg Vein Incompetence
Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
Dialysis Catheter Management
Dialysis
Dialysis catheter adjustment
Extracorporeal catheter care
Dialysis access maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
Also known as:
Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
Blood Clots
Vascular device thrombosis
Clot in vascular implant
Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Prostatic Carcinoma
Prostate Gland Cancer
Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
Gastrostomy Care
Ostomy
G-tube Care
Feeding Tube Management
Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
Osteoarthritis
Right Hip Arthritis
Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
General Observation for Excluded Conditions
Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
Thyroid Disease
Multinodular Goiter
Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
Asymptomatic Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins without Symptoms
Silent Varicose Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
I8393: Asymptomatic varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities
Also known as:
Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does Dr. Ponec perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Ponec 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. Ponec. 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:
Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
Subcutaneous port placement
Central line with port
CPT Codes:
36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
PICC Line Placement
Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Tunneled central line placement
Central venous access device insertion
Hickman catheter insertion
Broviac catheter insertion
Central Line Placement
CVC Insertion
Temporary Central Line
IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Tibial Artery Angioplasty
Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Selective Artery Catheter Placement
Arterial Catheterization
Vascular Catheter Placement
Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Access Declotting
Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair
CPT Codes:
36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
Central Line Explant
Port-a-Cath Removal
Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
Vein Injection Therapy
Varicose Vein Sclerosing
Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
Femoral Artery Angioplasty
Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
Central Line Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
Dialysis Circuit Angiography
Fistula/Graft Evaluation
Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
AV Fistula Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Iliac Artery Stent Placement
Endovascular iliac artery stenting
Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
Leg Artery Stent Placement
Femoral Artery Stenting
Popliteal Artery Stenting
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
Tibial Artery Revascularization
Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Leg Artery Repair
CPT Codes:
37232: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
Kidney Biopsy
Liver Biopsy (Needle)
Muscle Needle Biopsy
Lung or Chest Biopsy
Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Deep Bone Biopsy
Biopsy
Ultrasound
FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
Image-Guided Biopsy
Fine Needle Aspiration
First Lesion Biopsy
Renal biopsy
Percutaneous kidney biopsy
Needle kidney biopsy
Percutaneous liver biopsy
Needle liver sample
Liver tissue biopsy
Liver needle aspiration
Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
Muscle Tissue Sample
Percutaneous lung biopsy
Mediastinum core needle biopsy
Image-guided lung biopsy
Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
Needle Bone Biopsy
Trocar Bone Biopsy
Vertebral Body Biopsy
Femur Biopsy
CPT Codes:
10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)
Also known as:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
Kyphoplasty for Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Vertebral Augmentation
Spine Fracture Repair (Kyphoplasty)
Backbone Compression Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
22513: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; thoracic
Also known as:
Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
Biopsy
Bone Marrow Tests
Bone Marrow Exam
Bone Marrow Sample Collection
Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
Thyroid Core Needle Biopsy
Percutaneous Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Needle Biopsy of Thyroid
CPT Codes:
60100: Biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Also known as:
Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
Biopsy
Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
Abscess Imaging
Cystogram via Drain
CPT Codes:
49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
PEG Tube Placement
G-Tube Insertion
Feeding Tube Placement (Stomach)
CPT Codes:
49440: Insertion of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
Gastrostomy Tube Change
Cecostomy Tube Replacement
Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
Abscess or Cyst Drain Catheter Change
Abscess Drainage Catheter Exchange
Cyst Drain Replacement
Radiologically Guided Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
49423: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
Fluid Removal from Belly
Abscess Aspiration
Cyst Drainage
Hematoma Puncture
Bulla Aspiration
CPT Codes:
49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
Also known as:
Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
Nephrostomy tube exchange
Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
Kidney drainage tube replacement
Nephrostogram with catheter exchange
CPT Codes:
50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
Kidney Drainage Tube Placement
Percutaneous Nephrostomy
Nephrostomy Catheter Insertion
Kidney Drainage Catheter
CPT Codes:
50432: Placement of nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
Suprapubic catheter insertion
Bladder drainage tube placement
Percutaneous bladder catheter
CPT Codes:
51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter
Also known as:
Removal of Kidney Drainage Tube (with X-ray Guidance)
Nephrostomy Tube Exchange
Kidney Tube Extraction
Fluoroscopic Nephrostomy Removal
CPT Codes:
50389: Removal of nephrostomy tube, requiring fluoroscopic guidance (eg, with concurrent indwelling ureteral stent)
Also known as:
Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
Epidural Steroid Injection
Caudal Epidural Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Pain Management Injection
Cervical Epidural Injection
Thoracic Epidural Injection
Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
Thoracentesis
Pleural Fluid Aspiration
Lung Tap
Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
Prostate fiducial marker insertion
Radiation therapy guidance markers
Prostate dosimeter placement
Needle placement for prostate radiation
CPT Codes:
55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple
Also known as:
Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
Prostate Spacer Injection
Periprostatic Injection
Biodegradable Prostate Implant
Prostate Radiation Protection Injection
CPT Codes:
55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Ponec accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponec accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 940-4055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponec accept in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. Ponec in Oceanside, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Ponec's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponec's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215032966.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponec?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponec
What is Dr. Donald Ponec's specialty?
Dr. Ponec is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Oceanside, CA.
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Ponec to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Donald Ponec affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponec is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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.
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Is Donald Ponec accepting new patients in Oceanside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Donald Ponec is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Ponec offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponec's office at (760) 940-4055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Ponec?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Donald Ponec have?
Dr. Donald Ponec is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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