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Ophthalmology

Claudia M. Prospero Ponce, MD

Works at hospitals in El Paso, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Claudia M. Prospero Ponce, MD is an ophthalmologist at 4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, TX 79905. Phone: (915) 215-5200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Claudia M. Prospero Ponce had 81 Original Medicare patients and 2,289 services. NPI 1689013666. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, TX 79905 · Directions
  • Phone: (915) 215‑5200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University Medical Center of El Paso
  • Group practice: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
  • Medical school: graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Claudia M. Prospero Ponce, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients81
Services billed to Medicare2,289
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)45 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)41 services
  3. Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)38 services
  4. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)28 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Claudia M. Prospero Ponce is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other ophthalmologists in El Paso

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.

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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

CredentialMD
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689013666
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians