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Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Francisco Ponce, MD)
Specializes in: Neurosurgery
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: artificial disc replacement, anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), spinal cord tumor, and more.
2910 North 3rd Avenue Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD is a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD is affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute, Dignity Health, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Phoenix Children's, Honor Health, NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES LTD, Barrow Brain and Spine, Dignity Health Arizona and Barrow Neurological Institute St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

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Office Locations

2910 North 3rd Avenue Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85013
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Some issues Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD can help you with:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

  • Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
  • Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
  • Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
  • Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
  • Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cranial neurostimulator implantation
deep brain stimulation lead implantation
neurostimulator replacement

In 2023, Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD performed more cranial neurostimulator implantation, deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead implantation, and neurostimulator replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

brain surgery

In 2013, Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD had a list price for brain surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery 62
doctor visit 247
implant surgery 75
neurostimulator lead placement 62
neurostimulator replacement 75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 119
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 194
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 23
Dementia 18
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 21
cranial surgery 58
doctor visit 238
hospital care 51
implant surgery 74
inpatient care 51
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 21
neurostimulator lead placement 58
neurostimulator replacement 74

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 128
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 216
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 13
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 70
cranial surgery 79
doctor visit 243
hospital care 40
implant surgery 121
inpatient care 40
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 70
neurostimulator lead placement 90
neurostimulator replacement 121
spinal procedures 26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 278
Female 252
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 458
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 254
From 75 to 84 162
85 and over 48
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 26
Dementia 20
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 63
cranial surgery 69
doctor visit 252
hospital care 39
implant surgery 121
inpatient care 39
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 63
neurostimulator lead placement 69
neurostimulator replacement 121
spinal procedures 16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 152
Female 129
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 250
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 153
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 21
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 18
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 67
cranial surgery 72
doctor visit 248
implant surgery 135
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 67
neurostimulator lead placement 72
neurostimulator replacement 135

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 241
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 14
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 22
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 80
cranial surgery 97
doctor visit 243
implant surgery 187
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 80
neurostimulator lead placement 97
neurostimulator replacement 187

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 160
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 246
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 150
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 27
Dementia 22
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 42
cranial surgery 85
doctor visit 219
implant surgery 161
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 42
neurostimulator lead placement 85
neurostimulator replacement 161

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 151
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 224
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 22
Dementia 24
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery 66
doctor visit 188
implant surgery 149
neurostimulator lead placement 66
neurostimulator replacement 149

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 144
Female 94
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 212
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 26
Dementia 24
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery 59
doctor visit 178
implant surgery 133
neurostimulator lead placement 59
neurostimulator replacement 133

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 131
Female 87
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 194
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 13
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Dementia 26
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery 63
doctor visit 156
implant surgery 115
neurostimulator lead placement 63
neurostimulator replacement 115

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 116
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 166
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and stroke.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 30
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2023 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery 52
doctor visit 236
implant surgery 95
neurostimulator lead placement 52
neurostimulator replacement 95

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 140
Female 94
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 203
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 107
85 and over 15
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Dementia 16
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 57
cranial surgery 69
doctor visit 222
hospital care 43
implant surgery 124
inpatient care 43
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 57
neurostimulator lead placement 70
neurostimulator replacement 124
spinal procedures 21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD.

Gender
Male 153
Female 115
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 236
Hispanic 11
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 92
85 and over 11
Less than 65 16
65 to 74 135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 20
Cancer 13

Education & Training

Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Residency: Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Barrow Neurological Institute
Dignity Health
Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
Phoenix Children's
Honor Health
NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES LTD
Barrow Brain and Spine
Dignity Health Arizona
Barrow Neurological Institute St Joseph's Hospital and 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. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Great West, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Cigna, AARP (Medigap), First Health, Mercy Care, Mercy Maricopa, UMR, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Copper Point Mutual Workers Comp, Indian Health Plan, Medicare Part B, MultiPlan, TRICARE, Humana, Blue California and Mercy Care at the Phoenix and Chandler Locations.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Great West
United Healthcare
Aetna
Medicare
Cigna
AARP (Medigap)
First Health
Mercy Care
Mercy Maricopa
UMR
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Copper Point Mutual Workers Comp
Indian Health Plan
Medicare Part B
MultiPlan
TRICARE
Humana
Blue California
Mercy Care at the Phoenix and Chandler Locations

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 86 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Globus Medical, Inc. $130,645 ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System
$43,420 		Excelsius - GPS
$37,134 		CRANIAL
$16,373 		Excelsius GPS
$12,401 		Excelsius Cranial 1.0
$8,276 		Other
$13,042
Boston Scientific Corporation $73,244 GENERAL DBS
$35,202 		GENERAL - DBS
$13,532 		VERCISE
$4,813 		Therapies
$1,196 		PAIN MANAGEMENT
$959 		Other
$17,543
Medtronic USA, Inc. $56,330 ACTIVA
$31,460 		Deep Brain Neurostimulation
$9,506 		S7
$4,004 		PlasmaBlade
$2,668 		RECLAIM
$1,040 		Other
$7,654
Medtronic, Inc. $56,172 PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE
$52,504 		SENSIGHT
$1,187 		STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM
$758 		ACTIVA
$125 		LEADPOINT
$117 		Other
$1,480
InSightec,Inc $5,825 Exablate
$5,825
Other $15,767 Neuro-Chronic Pain
$2,891 		Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs
$2,754 		Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs
$2,142 		Deep Brain Stimulation
$1,851 		CLEARPOINT
$1,688 		Other
$4,440
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $116,224
Consulting Fee $108,675
Travel and Lodging $43,093
Royalty or License $40,995
Food and Beverage $26,614
Other $2,383

Research Payments

Dr. Francisco Antonio Ponce, MD has received 29 research payments totaling $190,008.

Biography

Dr. Francisco Ponce is a physician who specializes in neurosurgery and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He studied medicine at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Ponce completed a residency program at Barrow Neurological Institute. His areas of expertise include the following: spinal cord tumor, herniated disc, and essential tremor. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be an in-network provider for AARP, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Ponce (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and French. He is affiliated with Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Deer Valley Medical Center, and Phoenix Children's. He has an open panel in Phoenix, AZ according to Yext.

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