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Dr. George Ponce, MD

Moreno Valley, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ponce, Cardiologist in Moreno Valley, CA?

    Dr. George Ponce, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Moreno Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ponce graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills. Dr. Ponce is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponce’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponce’s office at (951) 601-2363.

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

    • Residency: North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills | University at Buffalo School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    What languages does Dr. Ponce speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ponce treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. 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. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    What procedures does Dr. Ponce perform?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. 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. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Innominate Artery Angiography

    CPT Codes:

    • 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    Does Dr. Ponce accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ponce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 601-2363 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ponce accept in Moreno Valley, CA?

    Dr. Ponce in Moreno Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Inland Empire

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • The Medical Access Program

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ponce's office located?

    Dr. George Ponce's Primary Practice

    12810 Heacock St Ste B201

    Moreno Valley, CA 92553

    (951) 601-2363

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    Dr. George Ponce's Practice 2

    12780 Hesperia Rd

    Victorville, CA 92395

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    Dr. George Ponce's Practice 3

    16850 Bear Valley Rd

    Victorville, CA 92395

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

    Dr. Ponce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174554935.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponce?

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

    What is Dr. George Ponce's specialty?

    Dr. Ponce is a Cardiologist near Moreno Valley, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Ponce to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Ponce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ponce is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital, St. Bernardine Medical Center, San Antonio Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Gardena 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

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    Is George Ponce accepting new patients in Moreno Valley, CA?

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

    Does Dr. George Ponce offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ponce's office at (951) 601-2363 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Ponce?

    Please contact Dr. Ponce's office at (951) 601-2363 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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