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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prospero Ponce, Ophthalmologist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Claudia Prospero Ponce is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX. Dr. Prospero Ponce is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prospero Ponce’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prospero Ponce’s office at (915) 215-6050.
What languages does Dr. Prospero Ponce speak?
Dr. Prospero Ponce and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Prospero Ponce typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Prospero Ponce 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. Prospero Ponce. 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:
- Other Optic Nerve Disorder
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Miscellaneous Optic Nerve Conditions
- Unspecified Optic Nerve Problems
- Optic Nerve Disease
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47093: Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, bilateral
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
Also known as:
- Localized Blind Spot
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Localized Visual Field Loss
- Specific Blind Spot
- Patchy Vision Loss
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53453: Other localized visual field defect, bilateral
- H53451: Other localized visual field defect, right eye
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Prospero Ponce typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Prospero Ponce 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. Prospero Ponce. 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:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Prospero Ponce accept my insurance?
Dr. Prospero Ponce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 215-6050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prospero Ponce accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Prospero Ponce in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Prospero Ponce's office located?
Dr. Claudia Prospero Ponce's Primary Practice
4801 Alberta Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 215-6050
What is Dr. Prospero Ponce's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prospero Ponce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689013666.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prospero Ponce?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prospero Ponce
What is Dr. Claudia Prospero Ponce's specialty?
Dr. Prospero Ponce is a Ophthalmologist near El Paso, TX.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health.
Is this Dr. Claudia Prospero Ponce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prospero Ponce is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso 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 Claudia Prospero Ponce accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Claudia Prospero Ponce is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claudia Prospero Ponce offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prospero Ponce's office at (915) 215-6050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claudia Prospero Ponce?
Please contact Dr. Prospero Ponce's office at (915) 215-6050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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