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Who is Dr. Ponce Garcia, Internist in Holyoke, MA?
Dr. Maria Gabriela Ponce Garcia, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Holyoke, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ponce Garcia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponce Garcia’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponce Garcia’s office at (413) 420-2200.
What languages does Dr. Ponce Garcia speak?
Dr. Ponce Garcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ponce Garcia typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ponce Garcia 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 Garcia. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ponce Garcia typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Ponce Garcia 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 Garcia. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Brief Mental Health Assessment
- Emotional Assessment
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Depression Inventory
- ADHD Scale Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument
Does Dr. Ponce Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponce Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 420-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponce Garcia accept in Holyoke, MA?
Dr. Ponce Garcia in Holyoke, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baystate Health
BCBS Unspecified
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ponce Garcia's office located?
Dr. Maria Gabriela Ponce Garcia's Primary Practice
230 Maple St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-2200
What is Dr. Ponce Garcia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponce Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124453105.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponce Garcia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponce Garcia
What is Dr. Maria Gabriela Ponce Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Ponce Garcia is a Internist near Holyoke, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Maria Gabriela Ponce Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponce Garcia is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Gabriela Ponce Garcia accepting new patients in Holyoke, MA?
Yes, Dr. Maria Gabriela Ponce Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Gabriela Ponce Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponce Garcia's office at (413) 420-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Gabriela Ponce Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Ponce Garcia's office at (413) 420-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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