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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ponder, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Kathryn Ponder, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ponder is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponder’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponder’s office at (925) 947-5350.
What languages does Dr. Ponder speak?
Dr. Ponder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Ponder treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ponder 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. Ponder. 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:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Other Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Various Muscle Conditions
- Uncommon Muscle Problems
- Specific Muscle Ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Respiratory Failure
- ARDS
- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Shock Lung
- Acute Lung Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- J80: Acute respiratory distress syndrome
What procedures does Dr. Ponder perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ponder 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. Ponder. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Ponder accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 947-5350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponder accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Ponder in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Contra Costa
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
MAPFRE
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ponder's office located?
Dr. Kathryn Ponder's Primary Practice
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 947-5350
What is Dr. Ponder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649591215.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponder?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponder
What is Dr. Kathryn Ponder's specialty?
Dr. Ponder is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Ponder to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathryn Ponder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponder is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Kathryn Ponder accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Ponder is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathryn Ponder offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponder's office at (925) 947-5350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Ponder?
Please contact Dr. Ponder's office at (925) 947-5350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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