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Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD

(Arisa Ortiz, MD, FAAD)

(42 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders) and General Practice

Albany Medical College

Professional interests include: Mohs surgery, cosmetic skin treatment, transgender care, and more.

8899 University Center Lane
San Diego, CA 92122

(858) 657-8322

Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD is a dermatologist in San Diego, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders) and general practice. She graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California and UC San Diego Health.

Office Locations

8899 University Center Lane
San Diego, CA 92122

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In The News

“"These technologies highlight the growing role of AI, automation and advanced imaging in reshaping dermatology," said Dr. Arisa Ortiz, a board-certified dermatologist and president at American...”—"Soon, Robots - Not Doctors - Might Be Scanning Your Body For Skin Cancer", Huff Post, March 2025

“Since people with darker skin tones naturally have more melanin in their skin, they are more likely to experience hyperpigmentation due to those aforementioned inflammatory skin issues, explained...”—"How to heal acne scars, according to dermatologists", NBC News, July 2021

“San Diego dermatologist Arisa Ortiz has studied the issue.”—"FDA Issues Warning About Dangers Of Tattoo Ink Following Consumer Complaints", CBS News, September 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2013 were hypertension.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
skin procedures	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	167
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	77
skin procedures	77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	36
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	175
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87
skin procedures	87

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	15
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	20
skin procedures	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	73
phototherapy (light therapy)	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73
skin procedures	100
skin surgery	73

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	129
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	129
skin procedures	129
skin surgery	129

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63
skin procedures	63
skin surgery	63

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	97
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	97
skin procedures	97
skin surgery	97

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	11
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	66
skin procedures	66
skin surgery	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated as a dermatologist in San Diego, CA were skin surgery, cancer surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

cancer surgery	85
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	113
phototherapy (light therapy)	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	77
skin procedures	74
skin surgery	85

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	71
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	5
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	1
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD graduated from Albany Medical College. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

UC San Diego Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 42 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

4.86

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan, Inc.	$109,481 BOTOX $36,336	BOTOX COSMETIC $29,879	$43,266
Allergan Inc.	$56,245 BOTOX COSMETIC $30,782	KYBELLA $6,301	ACZONE $426	RHOFADE $15	$18,721
AbbVie Inc.	$46,462 BOTOX $23,333	$23,130
Merz North America, Inc.	$12,831 Xeomin $10,401	Radiesse $135	$2,295
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$8,966 $8,966
Other	$9,503 RHOFADE $1,559	Levulan $279	Enbrel $184	LUPKYNIS $116	Variax $94	Other $7,273

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$153,463
Grant	$30,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$28,410
Travel and Lodging	$22,453
Food and Beverage	$8,874
Other	$289

Research Payments

Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, FAAD has received 23 research payments totaling $409,241.

Biography

Dr. Arisa Ortiz is a physician who specializes in general practice and dermatology (skin disorders). Dr. Ortiz studied medicine at Albany Medical College. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ortiz include acne, cosmetic skin treatment, and transgender care. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. Ortiz's hospital/clinic affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.