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Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH

Accepting New Patients

(509 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Professional interests include: LGBT issues, contact lenses

16899 W Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127

(858) 499-2600

Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH is an optometrist in San Diego, CA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.

Office Locations

Sharp HealthCare

16899 W Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127

(858) 499-2600

(858) 521-2388

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16950 Viaduct Tazon
San Diego, CA 92127

(858) 673-2301

(858) 521-2335

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Some issues Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH can help you with:

LGBT Issues

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:

Harassment and bullying
Social rejection
Higher risk of suicide

Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.

LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH performed more eye procedures, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
eye procedures	337

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
eye procedures	382

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	63
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
eye procedures	450
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	38
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	36
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30
eye procedures	508
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	26
Hispanic	44
Asian	90
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	92
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39
eye procedures	497
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	46
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50
eye procedures	493
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
eye procedures	431
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40
eye procedures	410
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	33
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45
eye procedures	327
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
eye procedures	491
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	41
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	33
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
eye procedures	488
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	43
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	50
eye procedures	437
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	38
Non-Hispanic White	240
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	104
85 and over	27
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	169

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

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. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

HealthSmart

Humana

Whole Foods Market

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 509 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$100 ReSTOR $100
Shire North American Group Inc	$18 XIIDRA $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$118

Biography

Dr. Charles Tornatore's area of specialization is optometry (primary eye care). He is conversant in French. His areas of expertise include contact lenses and LGBT issues. Dr. Tornatore is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare. Dr. Tornatore trained at a hospital affiliated with Yale University for residency. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He usually is in-network for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. His practice in San Diego, CA is open to new patients as reported by Sharp HealthCare.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2023

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Tornatore, MD, OD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

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General Payments

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