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Dr. Francisco A. Ponce, MD

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(Francisco Ponce, MD)

(119 Ratings)

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

1-855-779-3299

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

Office Locations

2910 North 3rd Avenue Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85013

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Some issues Dr. Francisco A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 2012, Dr. Francisco A. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco A. Ponce, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

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

cranial surgery	38
doctor visit	155
implant surgery	41
neurostimulator lead placement	38
neurostimulator replacement	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisco A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD in 2013

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD in 2014

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD in 2015

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD in 2016

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD in 2017

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD in 2018

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD in 2019

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD in 2020

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD in 2021

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD in 2022

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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Francisco A. 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	68
doctor visit	215
hospital care	43
implant surgery	119
inpatient care	43
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	57
neurostimulator lead placement	69
neurostimulator replacement	119
spinal procedures	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	218
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	9
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	127

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

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Education & Training

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

Dignity Health

Barrow Neurological Institute

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Phoenix Children's

Honor Health

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 A. 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 A. 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 A. Ponce, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 119 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Francisco A. 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 A. Ponce, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$111,220 Excelsius - GPS $37,134	ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $24,552	CRANIAL $16,373	Excelsius GPS $12,401	Excelsius Cranial 1.0 $8,276	Other $12,484
Boston Scientific Corporation	$70,823 GENERAL DBS $35,202	GENERAL - DBS $13,532	VERCISE $4,813	Therapies $1,196	PAIN MANAGEMENT $959	Other $15,121
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.	$7,716 PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $6,243	SENSIGHT $983	ACTIVA $125	LEADPOINT $117	STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM $18	Other $230
Abbott Laboratories	$5,081 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $2,754	Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs $2,142	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $91	SCS IPGs $57	Deep Brain Stimulation $23	Other $14
Other	$13,774 Exablate $3,157	Neuro-Chronic Pain $2,891	Deep Brain Stimulation $1,829	CLEARPOINT $1,619	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $829	Other $3,448

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$97,495
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$74,464
Travel and Lodging	$38,549
Royalty or License	$29,545
Food and Beverage	$22,507
Other	$2,383

Research Payments

Dr. Francisco A. Ponce, MD has received 23 research payments totaling $168,470.

Biography

Dr. Francisco Ponce is a neurosurgery specialist in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Ponce (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and French. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ponce include spinal cord tumor, herniated disc, and essential tremor. He is professionally affiliated with Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Phoenix Children's, and Barrow Neurological Institute. He graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Ponce has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He can take AARP, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Dignity Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Phoenix, AZ.