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Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD

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(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: cosmetic procedures, lacrimal surgery, laser surgery

201 W. Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025

(619) 243-0663

Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD is an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA specializing in ophthalmic plastic surgery. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1988 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Health, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE A MEDICAL GROUP INC and Scripps Mercy Surgery Pavilion.

Office Locations

Scripps Mercy Surgery Pavilion

201 W. Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025

(619) 243-0663

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3939 3rd Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

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700 W. El Norte Parkway
Escondido, CA 92026

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Scripps Mercy Surgery Pavilion

9834 Genesee Avenue Suite 200
La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 457-3050

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	506
excision	39
eye procedures	231
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	44
plastic surgery procedures	128
reconstructive surgery	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39
tissue transfer	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	57
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	567
excision	72
eye procedures	240
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	79
plastic surgery procedures	109
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	72
tissue transfer	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	70
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	486
excision	36
eye procedures	183
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	38
plastic surgery procedures	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	0
Hispanic	98
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	136
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	522
excision	39
eye procedures	267
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	59
plastic surgery procedures	148
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39
tissue transfer	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	11
Hispanic	72
Asian	19
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	84
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	437
excision	32
eye procedures	240
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	70
plastic surgery procedures	115
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32
tissue transfer	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	31
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	55
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	445
excision	25
eye procedures	219
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
plastic surgery procedures	112
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	28
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	48
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	459
excision	15
eye procedures	368
injections	16
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	67
minimally invasive procedures	16
plastic surgery procedures	171
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	69
Asian	29
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	73
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	381
excision	29
eye procedures	209
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	50
plastic surgery procedures	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	12
Hispanic	34
Asian	17
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	49
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	400
excision	37
eye procedures	174
injections	17
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	17
plastic surgery procedures	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	41
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	441
excision	25
eye procedures	186
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	45
plastic surgery procedures	98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	51
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	320
excision	23
eye procedures	138
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
plastic surgery procedures	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Escondido, CA were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

doctor visit	451
excision	33
eye procedures	223
injections	16
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	16
plastic surgery procedures	111
reconstructive surgery	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33
tissue transfer	16
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	237
Hispanic	55
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	114
85 and over	60
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	134

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Naval Medical Center San Diego

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (1993)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Scripps Health

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE A MEDICAL GROUP INC

Scripps Mercy Surgery Pavilion

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Workers' Compensation, Health Net, Medicare, Humana and Community Health Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Aetna

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

Molina Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Workers' Compensation

Health Net

Medicare

Humana

Community Health Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.86 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Asa D. Morton III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Escondido, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$5,409 TEPEZZA $5,382	$26
Allergan, Inc.	$2,763 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $29	$2,734
AbbVie Inc.	$1,276 $1,276
TissueTech, Inc.	$986 AmnioGuard $986
Allergan Inc.	$513 RESTASIS $98	$415
Other	$1,135 TEPEZZA $296	OMNI Surgical System $125	Radiesse $92	BESIVANCE $78	Xeomin $69	Other $475

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,744
Food and Beverage	$3,762
Honoraria	$2,670
Travel and Lodging	$860
Education	$46

Biography

Dr. Asa Morton is an ophthalmic plastic surgery specialist. On average, patients gave him a rating of 3.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Morton include lacrimal surgery, cosmetic surgery, and laser surgery. Dr. Morton's hospital/clinic affiliations include Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, and Sharp HealthCare. His practice in San Diego, CA is open to new patients as reported by Sharp HealthCare. After attending Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Dr. Morton speaks Spanish.