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Dr. Francis Ponce, MD

Dr. Francis Ponce, MD

Shrewsbury, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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 as a 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 Without Aura
    • Other Migraine Types
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Common migraine
    • Pulsating headache
    • Uncommon migraine
    • Atypical migraine
    • Complex migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Headache with Dizziness
    • Headache
    • Tension Headache
    • Orthostatic headache
    • Head pain with standing
    • Headache and lightheadedness
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache
    • Chronic daily headache
    • Stress headache
    • Muscle contraction headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R510: Headache with orthostatic component, not elsewhere classified
    • R519: Headache, unspecified
    • G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Dystonia
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G249: Dystonia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Joint Disorder
    • Joint problem
    • Joint pain
    • Arthropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M259: Joint disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ponce's office located?

    Dr. Francis Ponce's Primary Practice

    160 Avenue At the Cmn Ste 1

    Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

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    Dr. Francis Ponce's Practice 2

    107 Monmouth Rd

    West Long Branch, NJ 07764

    (732) 935-1850

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    Dr. Francis Ponce's Practice 3

    4013 US Highway 9 Ste 4S

    Howell, NJ 07731

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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 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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ponce is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University 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

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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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