31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Morton, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Asa Morton, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Morton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morton’s office at (619) 296-8525.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Morton?
Dr. Asa Morton, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Morton empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Eyelid Tumors/Cancer, Graves Disease, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Morton is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Morton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine | Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda
What languages does Dr. Morton speak?
Dr. Morton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Morton treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Morton 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. Morton. 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.
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Turning Outward
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Everted Eyelid
- Eyelid Eversion
- Senile Ectropion
- Spastic Ectropion
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02132: Senile ectropion of right lower eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02135: Senile ectropion of left lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
What procedures does Dr. Morton perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Morton 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. Morton. 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.
Also known as:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Eyelid Closure Surgery with Tarsal Plate Transposition
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Tarsorrhaphy
- Canthorrhaphy
- Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67882: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy; with transposition of tarsal plate
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Eye Removal with Implant
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
- Ocular Enucleation
- Artificial Eye Implant
- Eye Prosthesis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
- 65105: Enucleation of eye; with implant, muscles attached to implant
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing
- Lacrimal Duct Probing
- Tear Duct Irrigation
- Unblocking Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation
Also known as:
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
Also known as:
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
Also known as:
- Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
- Conjunctival Grafting
- Eye Surface Reconstruction
- Extensive Conjunctivoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plastic Repair
- Canaliculi repair
- Lacrimal canaliculus reconstruction
- Tear duct surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68700: Plastic repair of canaliculi
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Forehead Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Rhytidectomy
- Cosmetic Forehead Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15824: Rhytidectomy; forehead
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Morton accept my insurance?
Dr. Morton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 296-8525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Morton accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Morton 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 Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Arizona
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
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Where is Dr. Morton's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Asa Morton an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Morton has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Morton, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Morton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Morton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780669283.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morton
What is Dr. Asa Morton's specialty?
Dr. Morton is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near San Diego, CA. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Morton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Asa Morton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Morton is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Asa Morton accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Asa Morton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asa Morton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Morton's office at (619) 296-8525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asa Morton?
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