RP
36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ponarski, Internist in West Monroe, LA?
Dr. Roland Ponarski, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Monroe, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Ponarski completed his residency at Mercy Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ponarski is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponarski’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponarski’s office at (318) 329-8485.
Where did Dr. Ponarski go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Pomorska Academy Of Med Szczecin Poland
What languages does Dr. Ponarski speak?
Dr. Ponarski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
What conditions does Dr. Ponarski treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ponarski 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. Ponarski. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart with Angina Spasms
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease with Spasm
- Variant Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25111: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with angina pectoris with documented spasm
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Inherited Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Genetic SMA
- Familial Spinal Atrophy
- Hereditary Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G121: Other inherited spinal muscular atrophy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Ponarski perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Roland Ponarski may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ponarski's office.
Does Dr. Ponarski accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponarski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 329-8485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponarski accept in West Monroe, LA?
Dr. Ponarski in West Monroe, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
JMH Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
Missouri Care Health Plan
Molina
SSM Health Care
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ponarski's office located?
Dr. Roland Ponarski's Primary Practice
102 Thomas Rd Ste 104
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 329-8485
What is Dr. Ponarski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponarski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104921741.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponarski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponarski
What is Dr. Roland Ponarski's specialty?
Dr. Ponarski is a Internist near West Monroe, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Ponarski to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Roland Ponarski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponarski is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center 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 Roland Ponarski accepting new patients in West Monroe, LA?
Yes, Dr. Roland Ponarski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roland Ponarski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponarski's office at (318) 329-8485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roland Ponarski?
Please contact Dr. Ponarski's office at (318) 329-8485 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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