5.0
(33)13 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Toranto, Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Toranto?
Dr. Jason Toranto, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Toranto empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cleft Palate/Lip, Craniofacial Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery-Pediatric, Facial Trauma/Fractures, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Toranto is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Toranto go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Hospital Los Angeles/University of Southern California
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham | Duke University
Medical School: University of Michigan - Medical School, Ann Arbor, Mi, United States
Is Dr. Toranto board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jason Toranto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2009, American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2014
What languages does Dr. Toranto speak?
Dr. Toranto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Toranto typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Toranto diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Toranto. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Open Wound
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Leg Cut
- Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81809A: Unspecified open wound, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
- S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Toranto typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Toranto performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Toranto. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Unna Boot Application
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Also known as:
- Suture or Staple Removal with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Surgical Stitch Removal
- Anesthetized Staple Removal
- Wound Closure Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 15851: Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation)
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Extremity Post-Surgery Exploration
- Postoperative Bleeding Exploration
- Thrombosis Exploration
- Infection Exploration After Surgery
- Limb Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 35860: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; extremity
Does Dr. Toranto accept my insurance?
Dr. Toranto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 810-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Toranto accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Toranto in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Toranto's office located?
Dr. Jason Toranto's Primary Practice
5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 102
San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 810-1000
What hospitals are Dr. Toranto affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Toranto has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 33 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
78% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
98% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Jason Toranto an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Toranto has been rated and reviewed by 33 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Toranto, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Toranto's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Toranto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144435389.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Toranto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Toranto