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Hospital Panamericano Ponce

Ponce, PR

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Ponce, PR · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Hospital Panamericano Ponce

In the southern Puerto Rico city of Ponce, Hospital Panamericano Ponce offers inpatient care to adolescents and adults struggling with mental health concerns. This behavioral health hospital provides multidisciplinary care, with a team made up of psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, counselors, and nursing staff. Hospital Panamericano Ponce seeks to help clients reintegrate back into their communities by equipping them with the tools to face their daily routines and tasks. They believe that mental health affects both the client and their family and thus they involve the client's family and loved ones in the treatment process. Hospital Panamericano is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts insurance.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, Persons with eating disorders
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Paliperidone, Risperidone, Ziprasidone + 2 more
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

2213 Ponce Bypass, Ponce, PR 00717

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Facility direct line

(787) 842-0045

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hospital Panamericano Ponce accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Hospital Panamericano Ponce accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific PR Medicaid plan. Call (787) 842-0045 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Hospital Panamericano Ponce offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Hospital Panamericano Ponce have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Hospital Panamericano Ponce use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Hospital Panamericano Ponce?
Call the facility directly at (787) 842-0045 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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