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Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Salamanca Faculty of Medicine (1969)

2449 Boca Chica Boulevard B
Brownsville, TX 78521

(956) 542-1531

Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD is a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Salamanca Faculty of Medicine in 1969 and has 57 years of experience.

Office Locations

2449 Boca Chica Boulevard B
Brownsville, TX 78521

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

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Top 10%

By Volume:

catheterization

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

In 2023, Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD performed more catheterization, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic EGD

therapeutic EGD

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD performed more diagnostic EGD, and therapeutic EGD procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

anastomosis	100
catheterization	100
diagnostic procedures	426
doctor visit	454
foreign body removal	16
gastrointestinal procedures	829
hospital care	289
inpatient care	289
minimally invasive procedures	829
preventive care	261
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	426

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

anastomosis	75
balloon dilation	12
catheterization	75
diagnostic procedures	394
doctor visit	523
esophageal dilation	12
foreign body removal	16
gastrointestinal procedures	847
hospital care	250
inpatient care	238
minimally invasive procedures	800
preventive care	261
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	394

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	609
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	103
Less than 65	95

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	61
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

anastomosis	58
catheterization	58
diagnostic procedures	336
doctor visit	419
gastrointestinal procedures	698
hospital care	222
inpatient care	222
minimally invasive procedures	667
preventive care	254
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	336

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	557
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	93
Less than 65	102

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	65
Dementia	27
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

anastomosis	51
balloon dilation	13
catheterization	51
diagnostic procedures	304
doctor visit	363
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	589
hospital care	213
inpatient care	213
minimally invasive procedures	589
preventive care	200
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	304

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	998
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	142
Less than 65	180

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	60
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

anastomosis	39
catheterization	39
diagnostic procedures	272
doctor visit	340
gastrointestinal procedures	552
hospital care	232
inpatient care	232
minimally invasive procedures	552
preventive care	185
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	272

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	481
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	87
Less than 65	91

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	66
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

anastomosis	61
catheterization	61
diagnostic procedures	259
doctor visit	355
gastrointestinal procedures	575
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243
minimally invasive procedures	575
preventive care	199
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	259

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	465
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	91
Less than 65	97

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	66
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

anastomosis	60
catheterization	60
diagnostic procedures	263
doctor visit	416
gastrointestinal procedures	561
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198
minimally invasive procedures	561
preventive care	187
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	263

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	432
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	91
Less than 65	87

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	72
Dementia	33
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

anastomosis	48
catheterization	48
diagnostic procedures	220
doctor visit	397
gastrointestinal procedures	472
hospital care	191
inpatient care	191
minimally invasive procedures	472
preventive care	149
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	220

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	397
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	83
Less than 65	71

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	70
Dementia	37
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

anastomosis	41
catheterization	41
diagnostic procedures	146
doctor visit	240
gastrointestinal procedures	327
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150
minimally invasive procedures	327
preventive care	101
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	146

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	307
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	68
Less than 65	52

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	72
Dementia	41
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

anastomosis	42
catheterization	42
diagnostic procedures	221
doctor visit	218
gastrointestinal procedures	349
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
minimally invasive procedures	349
preventive care	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	221

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	282
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	69
Less than 65	45

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	70
Dementia	36
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

anastomosis	53
catheterization	53
diagnostic procedures	215
doctor visit	241
gastrointestinal procedures	344
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139
minimally invasive procedures	344
preventive care	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	215

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	244
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	60
Less than 65	46

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	69
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anastomosis	57
balloon dilation	12
catheterization	57
diagnostic procedures	277
doctor visit	360
esophageal dilation	12
foreign body removal	16
gastrointestinal procedures	558
hospital care	210
inpatient care	209
minimally invasive procedures	551
preventive care	178
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	277

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	433
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	158
85 and over	80
Less than 65	78
65 to 74	177

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	61
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD graduated from University of Salamanca Faculty of Medicine in 1969. He completed residency at Worcester City Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Salamanca Faculty of Medicine (1969)

Residency: Worcester City Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Roberto Ponce, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brownsville, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-25

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I was recommended to him and his son and receive good comments from family members as well.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$669 OPDIVO $411	DAKLINZA $126	EMPLICITI $111	$20
Celgene Corporation	$535 Istodax $118	Revlimid $102	Pomalyst $99	$216
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$418 KEYTRUDA $196	ZERBAXA $105	ZEPATIER $104	VICTRELIS $13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$399 LYNPARZA $200	TAGRISSO $107	IMFINZI $92
Amgen Inc.	$373 Vectibix $189	Kyprolis $184
Other	$2,823 Ocaliva $267	Epclusa $185	ZYTIGA $183	NON BRAND $176	ELIQUIS $116	Other $1,896

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,216

Biography

Dr. Roberto Ponce, who practices in Brownsville, TX, is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Ponce has an open panel in Brownsville, TX according to Doctor.com. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Salamanca Faculty of Medicine and residency at Worcester City Hospital.

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

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