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Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

National University of Cuyo Faculty of Medical Sciences (1995)

1452 S La Brucherie Road Suite A
El Centro, CA 92243

(760) 352-7755

Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD is a retina specialist in El Centro, CA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from National University of Cuyo Faculty of Medical Sciences in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Health.

Office Locations

Scripps Health

1452 S La Brucherie Road Suite A
El Centro, CA 92243

(760) 352-7755

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835 3rd Avenue Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91911

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835 Third Avenue Suite A
San Diego, CA 91911

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Scripps Health

8851 Center Drive Suite 406
La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 425-7755

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

In 2023, Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

epilation for trichiasis

retinal photocoagulation

In 2012, Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD performed more epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), and retinal photocoagulation procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	18
eye procedures	3313
injections	75
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	76
diagnostic imaging	115
excision	17
eye procedures	9655
injections	524
laser treatment	117
photocoagulation	121
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	115

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	936
Female	1149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	34
Hispanic	1772
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	855
From 75 to 84	611
85 and over	228
Less than 65	391

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	67
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
capsulotomy	64
diagnostic imaging	77
excision	25
eye procedures	8103
injections	751
laser treatment	119
photocoagulation	109
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	859
Female	1087

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	42
Hispanic	1578
Asian	79
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	826
From 75 to 84	538
85 and over	232
Less than 65	350

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	65
Dementia	12
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	64
diagnostic imaging	60
doctor visit	11
eye procedures	8326
injections	900
laser treatment	64
photocoagulation	142
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1860
Female	2364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	100
Hispanic	3380
Asian	202
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1916
From 75 to 84	1104
85 and over	464
Less than 65	740

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	65
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	66
diagnostic imaging	60
eye procedures	8267
injections	843
laser treatment	91
photocoagulation	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	896
Female	1170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	1655
Asian	104
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	954
From 75 to 84	541
85 and over	232
Less than 65	339

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	66
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	110
diagnostic imaging	45
eye procedures	7504
injections	570
laser treatment	129
photocoagulation	76
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	863
Female	1115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	1556
Asian	88
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	934
From 75 to 84	518
85 and over	217
Less than 65	309

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	66
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	85
diagnostic imaging	56
doctor visit	46
eye procedures	8357
injections	646
laser treatment	129
photocoagulation	77
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	906
Female	1210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	1670
Asian	86
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	988
From 75 to 84	550
85 and over	272
Less than 65	306

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	66
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	76
diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	24
eye procedures	7407
injections	606
laser treatment	93
photocoagulation	77
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	757
Female	1085

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	1426
Asian	78
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	894
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	240
Less than 65	224

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	64
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	17
eye procedures	5605
injections	572
laser treatment	47
photocoagulation	78
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	665
Female	894

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	40
Hispanic	1221
Asian	77
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	728
From 75 to 84	434
85 and over	198
Less than 65	199

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	67
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	51
diagnostic imaging	38
doctor visit	1695
eye procedures	5186
injections	601
laser treatment	51
photocoagulation	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	782
Female	1157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	1526
Asian	101
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	929
From 75 to 84	552
85 and over	236
Less than 65	222

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	63
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	3066
eye procedures	4541
injections	665
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	13
laser treatment	53
photocoagulation	71
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	824
Female	1259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	1655
Asian	122
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	957
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	265
Less than 65	241

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	66
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated as a retina specialist in El Centro, CA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

aspiration	20
capsulotomy	64
diagnostic imaging	52
doctor visit	696
excision	21
eye procedures	6933
injections	613
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	13
laser treatment	82
photocoagulation	84
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD.

**Gender**
Male	849
Female	1135

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	89
Non-Hispanic White	227
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1585
Other	27

**Age**
75 to 84	541
85 and over	234
Less than 65	301
65 to 74	907

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	59
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD graduated from National University of Cuyo Faculty of Medical Sciences in 1995. He completed residency at Central Hospital, Ophthalmology. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: National University of Cuyo Faculty of Medical Sciences (1995)

Residency: Central Hospital, Ophthalmology (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (2006)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,553 RESTASIS $320	OZURDEX $315	LUMIGAN $102	COMBIGAN $56	BOTOX $33	Other $728
Alcon Vision LLC	$604 CLAREON $313	ARGOS $125	AcrySof $37	Luxor $37	Centurion $31	Other $61
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$405 Simbrinza $342	TravatanZ $51	Pazeo $12
Allergan, Inc.	$238 OZURDEX $106	LUMIGAN $61	DURYSTA $50	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $22
AbbVie Inc.	$216 ALPHAGAN P $108	LUMIGAN $91	OZURDEX $18
Other	$601 TEPEZZA $92	ACTHAR $85	ILUVIEN $61	VERACITY SURGICAL $57	Oxervate $39	Other $266

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,575
Education	$42

Biography

Dr. Mauricio Pons' specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He obtained his medical school training at National University of Cuyo Faculty of Medical Sciences and performed his residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Pons is professionally affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. His practice in Chula Vista, CA is open to new patients as reported by Scripps Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mauricio Edgardo Pons, MD From 2012 - 2022

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