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- 10243 Genetic Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
About Dr. Torres
Based in San Diego, CA, Lydia Marcella T. Torres, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Lydia Marcella graduated from Berkeley Northeastern State University - College of Medicine in 2005. Lydia Marcella is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Lydia Marcella provided 284 services to 267 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1144295171 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 526-6072
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
10243 GENETIC CENTER DR
San Diego, CA 92121
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
284 services · 267 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
65 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
57 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Other eye doctors in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
Class of 2005 at Berkeley Northeastern State University - College of Medicine 1
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lydia Marcella T. Torres?
Lydia Marcella T. Torres is an eye doctor in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Lydia Marcella T. Torres's address?
Lydia Marcella T. Torres is listed at 10243 Genetic Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92121. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lydia Marcella T. Torres?
The number on file is (858) 526-6072. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lydia Marcella T. Torres?
Lydia Marcella T. Torres's National Provider Identifier is 1144295171. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Lydia Marcella T. Torres train?
Lydia Marcella T. Torres attended Berkeley Northeastern State University - College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Lydia Marcella T. Torres have?
Lydia Marcella T. Torres has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Lydia Marcella T. Torres perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lydia Marcella T. Torres provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Lydia Marcella T. Torres's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lydia Marcella T. Torres. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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