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Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (1984)

107 Monmouth Road
West Long Branch, NJ 07764

(732) 935-1850

Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD is a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center.

Office Locations

Monmouth Medical Center

107 Monmouth Road
West Long Branch, NJ 07764

(732) 935-1850

(732) 544-0494

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107 Monmouth Road
West Long Branch, NJ 07764

(732) 935-1850

(732) 544-0494

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160 Avenue A T The Common Suite 1
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection

botulinum toxin injection for migraine

chemodenervation

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD had a list price for botulinum toxin injection, botulinum toxin injection for migraine, chemodenervation, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	624
electroencephalography (EEG)	26
hospital care	548
injections	67
inpatient care	548
minimally invasive procedures	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	668
electroencephalography (EEG)	28
hospital care	450
injections	44
inpatient care	450
minimally invasive procedures	44

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	46
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	121
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	801
electroencephalography (EEG)	21
hospital care	422
injections	56
inpatient care	422
minimally invasive procedures	56

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	629
Black	56
Hispanic	28
Asian	11
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	141
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	856
hospital care	266
injections	66
inpatient care	266
minimally invasive procedures	66

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	748

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1102
Black	86
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	242
Less than 65	266

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	812
hospital care	145
injections	83
inpatient care	145
minimally invasive procedures	83

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	45
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	74
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	31
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	896
hospital care	170
injections	85
inpatient care	170
minimally invasive procedures	85

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	37
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	94
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	659
hospital care	157
injections	63
inpatient care	157
minimally invasive procedures	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	29
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	73
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	607
hospital care	111
injections	46
inpatient care	111
minimally invasive procedures	46

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	44
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	66
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	35
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	625
hospital care	90
injections	43
inpatient care	90
minimally invasive procedures	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	26
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	56
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	33
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	674
hospital care	133
injections	47
inpatient care	133
minimally invasive procedures	47

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	24
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	69
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	36
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	616
hospital care	96
injections	39
inpatient care	96
minimally invasive procedures	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	21
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	60
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated as a neurologist in West Long Branch, NJ were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit	712
electroencephalography (EEG)	25
hospital care	235
injections	58
inpatient care	235
minimally invasive procedures	58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Female	313
Male	227

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	37
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	458
Hispanic	24
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	90
75 to 84	169
Less than 65	99
65 to 74	180

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1984. He completed residency at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (1984)

Residency: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health

Monmouth Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, AARP, Great-West Healthcare, Guardian, AmeriHealth, Devon Health, Amerigroup, First Health, Beech Street, Health Net, Federal Blue Cross PPO, Health Network America Inc., American Postal Workers Union, Consumer Health Plan and Bankers Life and Casualty.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

AARP

Great-West Healthcare

Guardian

AmeriHealth

Devon Health

Amerigroup

First Health

Beech Street

Health Net

Federal Blue Cross PPO

Health Network America Inc.

American Postal Workers Union

Consumer Health Plan

Bankers Life and Casualty

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West Long Branch, NJ.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-10-21

Dr Ponce is an excellent doctor. Always has available appointments and takes the time to really help you during your appointment.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$684 Gilenya $352	MAYZENT $202	EXELON PATCH $72	Aimovig $44	KESIMPTA $15
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$655 APTIOM $655
Biogen, Inc.	$548 TECFIDERA $310	ZINBRYTA $112	Vumerity $49	PLEGRIDY $48	AVONEX $15	Other $14
UCB, Inc.	$500 Briviact $313	Vimpat $102	Neupro $85
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$435 COPAXONE $133	Unclassified $111	Zecuity $47	AJOVY $28	AZILECT $18	Other $99
Other	$2,951 TROKENDI XR $194	AUBAGIO $145	AMPYRA $145	BOTOX $144	Rebif $139	Other $2,184

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,547
Gift	$126
Education	$86
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14

Biography

Dr. Francis Ponce is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He works in West Long Branch, NJ and Shrewsbury, NJ. Dr. Ponce is professionally affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, AARP, and Coventry.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francis Bernard Ponce, MD From 2012 - 2022

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