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Dr. Lucido Luciano Ponce Mejia, MD
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ponce Mejia, Neurocritical Care Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Lucido Luciano Ponce Mejia, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ponce Mejia graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program. Dr. Ponce Mejia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponce Mejia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponce Mejia’s office at (504) 896-2888.
Where did Dr. Ponce Mejia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Ponce Mejia speak?
Dr. Ponce Mejia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Ponce Mejia typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Ponce Mejia 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. Ponce Mejia. 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Vascular Malformation
- Birth Defects
- Blood Vessel Birth Defect
- Vascular Anomaly
- Limb Vascular Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Ponce Mejia typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Ponce Mejia 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. Ponce Mejia. 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:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
- Selective Venous Catheterization
- Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography
- Cerebral Angiography
- Neck Artery X-ray
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Brain Blood Vessel Study
CPT Codes:
- 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
- Neurovascular embolization
- Intracranial vessel occlusion
- Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)
Also known as:
- Brain Stent Placement
- Intracranial Stenting
- Cerebral Stent Procedure
- Brain Artery Stenting
- Neurovascular Stenting
CPT Codes:
- 61635: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), intracranial (eg, atherosclerotic stenosis), including balloon angioplasty, if performed
Does Dr. Ponce Mejia accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponce Mejia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 896-2888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponce Mejia accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Ponce Mejia in New Orleans, 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)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ponce Mejia's office located?
Dr. Lucido Luciano Ponce Mejia's Primary Practice
2021 Perdido St Fl 8
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 896-2888
What hospitals are Dr. Ponce Mejia affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ponce Mejia has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ponce Mejia's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponce Mejia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013275700.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponce Mejia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponce Mejia
What is Dr. Lucido Luciano Ponce Mejia's specialty?
Dr. Ponce Mejia is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is Dr. Lucido Luciano Ponce Mejia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponce Mejia is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center, Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dr. Lucido Luciano Ponce Mejia accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Lucido Luciano Ponce Mejia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucido Luciano Ponce Mejia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponce Mejia's office at (504) 896-2888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lucido Luciano Ponce Mejia?
Please contact Dr. Ponce Mejia's office at (504) 896-2888 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Ponce Mejia's office located?
Dr. Ponce Mejia's office is located in New Orleans, LA.
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