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Who is Dr. Ponce, Neurologist in Shrewsbury, NJ?
Dr. Francis Ponce, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Shrewsbury, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ponce graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Ponce is fluent in English, Filipino, and Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponce’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponce’s office.
Where did Dr. Ponce go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Temple University - Clinical Neurophysiology
Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Affiliated Hospitals | Temple University Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Is Dr. Ponce board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Francis Ponce, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Ponce speak?
Dr. Ponce and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino
Pilipino
What conditions does Dr. Ponce treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Vascular Headache
- Headache
- Chronic daily headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
- Blood Vessel Headache
- Pulsating Headache
- Throbbing Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
- G441: Vascular headache, not elsewhere classified
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Memory Loss Disorder
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Memory impairment
- Amnestic syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F04: Amnestic disorder due to known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Abnormal Brain Scan
- Unusual brain imaging
- Irregular brain scan results
- Brain scan findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9402: Abnormal brain scan
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:
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Dysfunction
- Joint Instability
ICD-10 Codes:
- M249: Joint derangement, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dystonia
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional vertigo
- Inner ear dizziness
- Crystal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8110: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
- Unusual CNS imaging results
- Other neurological scan abnormalities
- Brain imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Which procedures does Dr. Ponce perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Francis Ponce may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ponce's office.
Does Dr. Ponce accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponce accept in Shrewsbury, NJ?
Dr. Ponce in Shrewsbury, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Premier
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ponce's office located?
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 1912963323.
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. Francis Ponce's specialty?
Dr. Ponce is a Neurologist near Shrewsbury, NJ.
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.
Contact Dr. Ponce to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Francis Ponce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ponce is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Francis Ponce accepting new patients in Shrewsbury, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Francis Ponce is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Ponce offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponce's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Ponce?
Please contact Dr. Ponce's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francis Ponce have?
Dr. Francis Ponce is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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