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Dr. Brent Ponce, MD

Charleston, SC

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    Who is Dr. Ponce, Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Brent Ponce, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ponce completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Ponce is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponce’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponce’s office at (706) 324-6661.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ponce?

    Dr. Brent Ponce, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ponce empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charleston/SC community, Dr. Ponce is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ponce speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ponce treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
    • Right partial shoulder tendon tear
    • Right rotator cuff strain
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder
    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Swimmer's Shoulder
    • Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Impingement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    What procedures does Dr. Ponce perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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:

    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Endoscopy
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Partial Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty
    • Glenohumeral Joint Replacement
    • Shoulder Joint Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
    • 23470: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; hemiarthroplasty

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Ponce accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ponce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 324-6661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ponce accept in Charleston, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ponce's office located?

    Dr. Brent Ponce's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (706) 324-6661

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    Dr. Brent Ponce's Practice 2

    200 Industrial Blvd

    Dublin, GA 31021

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    Dr. Brent Ponce's Practice 3

    1 Meadows Pkwy

    Vidalia, GA 30474

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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 1659358091.

    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. Brent Ponce's specialty?

    Dr. Ponce is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Charleston, SC. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Ponce to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Ponce is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UAB Hospital-Highlands. 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 Brent Ponce accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

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

    Does Dr. Brent Ponce offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ponce's office at (706) 324-6661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brent Ponce?

    Please contact Dr. Ponce's office at (706) 324-6661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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