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Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon, MD

Gig Harbor, WA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ponce De Leon, Neurologist in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ponce De Leon is fluent in English and Afrikaans, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponce De Leon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponce De Leon’s office at (253) 858-9192.

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

    • Medical School: Texas A & M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ponce De Leon board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Ponce De Leon speak?

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

    • Afrikaans

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ponce De Leon treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Ponce De Leon 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 De Leon. 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:

    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Persistent migraine with aura
    • Daily classic migraine
    • Transformed migraine with aura

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43E09: Chronic migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements', 'PD with Dyskinesia', 'Movement Disorder with Parkinson's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    What procedures does Dr. Ponce De Leon perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Ponce De Leon 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 De Leon. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Does Dr. Ponce De Leon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ponce De Leon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 858-9192 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ponce De Leon accept in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Ponce De Leon in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • Express Scripts

    • First Administrators

    • First Health Group

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Ponce De Leon's office located?

    Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon's Primary Practice

    6401 Kimball Dr Fl 2

    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    (253) 858-9192

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    Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon's Practice 2

    Madigan Army Medical Ctr 9040 Jackson Avenue

    Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98431

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    Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon's Practice 3

    Madigan Army Medical Ctr 9040 Jackson Ave

    Tacoma, WA 98431

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

    Dr. Ponce De Leon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659417434.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponce De Leon?

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

    What is Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon's specialty?

    Dr. Ponce De Leon is a Neurologist near Gig Harbor, WA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ponce De Leon is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Michael Medical Center, St. Anne Hospital - Burien, WA 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 Neurologist?

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    Is Marcus Ponce De Leon accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ponce De Leon's office at (253) 858-9192 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Marcus Ponce De Leon?

    Please contact Dr. Ponce De Leon's office at (253) 858-9192 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon have?

    Dr. Marcus Ponce De Leon is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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