Quick answers
- Does Claudia M. Prospero Ponce accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claudia M. Prospero Ponce accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Claudia M. Prospero Ponce see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 2,289 services for Claudia M. Prospero Ponce. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Claudia M. Prospero Ponce's NPI number?
- 1689013666. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Claudia M. Prospero Ponce, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,289 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)45 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)41 services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)38 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)28 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)28 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes33%
- Anxiety31%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Claudia M. Prospero Ponce works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Claudia M. Prospero Ponce at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- University Medical Center of El PasoEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450024
Practice locations
Addresses where Claudia M. Prospero Ponce is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4801 Alberta AveEl Paso, TX 79905 (915) 215‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Claudia M. Prospero Ponce as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso304 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in El Paso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689013666 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians