VP
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ponferrada, Urologist in Piqua, OH?
Dr. Virgilio Ponferrada, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Piqua, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ponferrada completed his residency at Akron City Hosp, Urology; St Thomas Hosp, General Surgery; St Thomas Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Ponferrada is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponferrada’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponferrada’s office at (937) 773-7083.
Where did Dr. Ponferrada go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Akron City Hosp, Urology; St Thomas Hosp, General Surgery; St Thomas Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
What languages does Dr. Ponferrada speak?
Dr. Ponferrada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Ponferrada treat?
As a Urologist, Dr. Ponferrada 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. Ponferrada. 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:
- Ureter Stone
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Calculus
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N201: Calculus of ureter
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
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:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R338: Other retention of urine
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C672: Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of bladder
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pus in Kidney
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Abscess
- Infected Hydronephrosis
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N136: Pyonephrosis
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Bladder Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
- Bladder Stones
- Bladder Disease
- Bladder Neoplasm
- Bladder Growth
- Unspecified Bladder Mass
- Vesical Calculi
- Bladder Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- D494: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bladder
- N210: Calculus in bladder
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
- Personal History of Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Past bladder cancer
- Previous urinary bladder malignancy
- History of bladder tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8551: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder
Also known as:
- Kidney Pain
- Kidney Stones
- Pelvic Pain
- Renal Colic
- Kidney Stone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- N23: Unspecified renal colic
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
What procedures does Dr. Ponferrada perform?
As a Urologist, Dr. Ponferrada 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. Ponferrada. 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:
- Urethra Widening Procedure
- Urethral Stricture Dilation
- Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
- Urethral Calibration
CPT Codes:
- 52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female
Also known as:
- Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- ESWL
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
CPT Codes:
- 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Bladder and Urethra Scope with Ureteral Manipulation
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
- Cystourethroscopy with Ureteral Catheterization
- Ureter Manipulation (No Stone Removal)
- Bladder Scope with Ureter Access
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
- 52330: Cystourethroscopy (including ureteral catheterization); with manipulation, without removal of ureteral calculus
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Laser Vaporization of Prostate
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- Laser prostatectomy
- GreenLight laser surgery
- PVP surgery
- Prostate laser treatment
- TURP Procedure
- Prostate Resection Surgery
- Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 52648: Laser vaporization of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and transurethral resection of prostate are included if performed)
- 52601: Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
- Intravesical Chemotherapy
- Bladder Drug Instillation
- Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Small Bladder Tumor Removal (Cystoscopy)
- Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
- Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
- Cystourethroscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
- Bladder Tumor Fulguration
- Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
- Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
- Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
- Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
CPT Codes:
- 52234: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)
- 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
- 52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
- Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
- Ureteral Catheter Placement
- Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access
CPT Codes:
- 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
Also known as:
- Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
- Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
- Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
- Cystourethroscopy for Stones
- Ureteral Stone Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)
Also known as:
- Bladder & Urethra Lesion Removal
- Cystoscopy with Fulguration
- Bladder Neck Surgery
- Urethral Lesion Treatment
- Laser Treatment for Bladder
CPT Codes:
- 52214: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) of trigone, bladder neck, prostatic fossa, urethra, or periurethral glands
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bladder and Urinary Tract Scope
- Cystourethroscopy
- Ureteroscopy
- Pyeloscopy
- Urinary Tract Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 52351: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Urethra Widening Surgery
- Internal Urethrotomy
- Cystourethroscopy with Urethrotomy
- Urethral Stricture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 52276: Cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy
Also known as:
- Prostate Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Prostate
- Punch Biopsy of Prostate
- Prostate Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach
Also known as:
- Vasectomy
- Male Birth Control Surgery
- Male Sterilization Procedure
- Semen Analysis After Vasectomy
CPT Codes:
- 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)
Does Dr. Ponferrada accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponferrada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (937) 773-7083 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponferrada accept in Piqua, OH?
Dr. Ponferrada in Piqua, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HarvestPlains Health (IA)
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Ponferrada's office located?
Dr. Virgilio Ponferrada's Primary Practice
9163 N County Road 25A
Piqua, OH 45356
(937) 773-7083
What is Dr. Ponferrada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponferrada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356447759.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponferrada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponferrada
What is Dr. Virgilio Ponferrada's specialty?
Dr. Ponferrada is a Urologist near Piqua, OH. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Ponferrada to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Virgilio Ponferrada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ponferrada is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Miami Valley Hospital, Wayne Healthcare. 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 Urologist?
Explore Urologist 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 Virgilio Ponferrada accepting new patients in Piqua, OH?
Yes, Dr. Virgilio Ponferrada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Virgilio Ponferrada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponferrada's office at (937) 773-7083 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Virgilio Ponferrada?
Please contact Dr. Ponferrada's office at (937) 773-7083 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Urologist Near Piqua, OH
SC
Urologist
Accepting patientsDr. Scott Cohen, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Troy, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology.
Troy, OH
RK
Urologist
Accepting patientsDr. Robert Kohut, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Troy, OH. He is board certified.
Troy, OH
JK
Urologist
Accepting patientsDr. Joseph Kuebker, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Wright Patterson AFB, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Wright Patterson AFB, OH