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Dr. Marta Ponce Contreras, MD

Ophthalmologist

River Edge, NJ

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ponce Contreras, Ophthalmologist in River Edge, NJ?

    Dr. Marta Ponce Contreras, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in River Edge, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ponce Contreras graduated from Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Facultad De Medicina. Dr. Ponce Contreras is fluent in English, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponce Contreras’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponce Contreras’s office.

    Where did Dr. Ponce Contreras go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Facultad De Medicina

    What languages does Dr. Ponce Contreras speak?

    Dr. Ponce Contreras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Italian
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ponce Contreras typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ponce Contreras 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 Contreras. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ponce Contreras typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ponce Contreras 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 Contreras. 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:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Does Dr. Ponce Contreras accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ponce Contreras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ponce Contreras accept in River Edge, NJ?

    Dr. Ponce Contreras in River Edge, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ponce Contreras' office located?

    Dr. Marta Ponce Contreras' Primary Practice

    1060 Main St Ste 301

    River Edge, NJ 07661

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    Dr. Marta Ponce Contreras' Practice 2

    30 Prospect Ave Fl 1

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

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    What is Dr. Ponce Contreras's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ponce Contreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942363437.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponce Contreras?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponce Contreras

    What is Dr. Marta Ponce Contreras's specialty?

    Dr. Ponce Contreras is an Ophthalmologist near River Edge, NJ.

    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 Dr. Marta Ponce Contreras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Ponce Contreras is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Dr. Marta Ponce Contreras accepting new patients in River Edge, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Marta Ponce Contreras is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marta Ponce Contreras offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ponce Contreras' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Marta Ponce Contreras?

    Please contact Dr. Ponce Contreras' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ponce Contreras' office located?

    Dr. Ponce Contreras' offices are located in River Edge, NJ and Hackensack, NJ.