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Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD

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(Dr. Marcos Borrero, M.D.)

(53 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine and General Practice

Central University of the East School of Medicine

Professional interests include: fibromyalgia, arthritis, headache, and more.

3490 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154

(619) 423-5616

Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD is a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA specializing in family medicine and general practice. He graduated from Central University of the East School of Medicine. Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Health, Mercy Physicians Medical Group and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Office Locations

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

3490 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154

(619) 423-5616

(619) 423-5684

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Some issues Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

eye tests

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD had a list price for eye tests, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1500
lab tests	518
preventive care	512
pulmonary testing	21
vaccines	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2013 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1035
lab tests	360
preventive care	400
pulmonary testing	27
vaccines	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	349
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	66
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, pulmonary testing and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1026
lab tests	307
preventive care	305
pulmonary testing	65
vaccines	48

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	332
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	59
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	3

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2015 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1209
lab tests	338
preventive care	371
pulmonary testing	37
vaccines	53

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	602
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	116
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	51
Dementia	16
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2016 were preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	927
lab tests	291
preventive care	329
vaccines	55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	251
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	53
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	54
Dementia	22
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2017 were preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	750
lab tests	251
preventive care	271
vaccines	39

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	195
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	45
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	51
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	622
lab tests	171
preventive care	157
pulmonary testing	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	220
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	41
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	52
Dementia	15
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	504

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	179
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	32
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	334

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	156
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	22
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	216

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	121
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	17
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	531
eye procedures	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	222
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	35
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	49
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	786
eye procedures	13
lab tests	319
preventive care	335
pulmonary testing	32
vaccines	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	17
Hispanic	238
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	67
85 and over	44
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	3
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD graduated from Central University of the East School of Medicine. He is certified by the Family medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Central University of the East School of Medicine

Board Certification: Family medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Scripps Health

Mercy Physicians Medical Group

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

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. Marcos O. Borrero, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Medi-Cal, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, Molina Healthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Medicare and Community Health Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Medi-Cal

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

Molina Healthcare

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Medicare

Community Health Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.23 out of 5 stars based on 53 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

4.23

Overall Rating

(53 Ratings)

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-05-08

As a new patient at this clinic. I was expecting a long process. The Dr. seemed upset and in a rush to get my appointment over. she was completely uninterested in my comments and was just typing things on the computer. When i told her that the Nurse didn't take my blood sugar she completely dismissed it, but when i told her i had issues with diabetes she was upset they didn't take my blood sugar. like i told her that in the beginning. she prescribed me medication without notification. she didn't finish the appointment and simply said next time. but the next available appointment was in 2 months. I find it horrible that the doctor's don't care and don't want to work. Not to mention Dr. Borrego is retired and no longer here.

Overall Rating: 1.0 2016-09-26

Where do they find these people that answers the phone chewing gum and put you in hold for ever, lack of customer service, its a headache to call in to schedule an appointment, I just don't understand why are we obligated by our insurance to go through these clinics who don't care about their patients, sad... very sad

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Marcos O. Borrero, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$888 BYDUREON $284	CRESTOR $193	BYDUREON WEEKLY $90	MOVANTIK $70	FARXIGA $69	Other $182
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$816 INVOKANA $480	XARELTO $276	meters $31	Blood Glucose Meters $13	$16
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$757 CRM $285	QuickFlex Micro $227	Microny ll SR plus Pacemaker $107	Electrophysiology $95	CardioMEMS HF System $43
Amgen Inc.	$604 Repatha $510	Prolia $94
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$585 TOUJEO $297	LANTUS $160	AFREZZA $76	PRALUENT $38	APIDRA $14
Other	$5,044 JARDIANCE $194	Bradycardia products $179	Micra $178	TRULICITY $170	NAMZARIC $170	Other $4,154

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,528
Education	$166

Biography

Dr. Marcos Borrero sees patients in San Diego, CA. His medical specialties are general practice and family medicine. His areas of expertise include depression, fibromyalgia, and preventive care. He is rated 4.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Borrero takes Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Borrero is a graduate of Central University of the East School of Medicine and National University of Pedro Henriquez Urena. He is conversant in Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista and Sharp HealthCare. According to Sharp HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Borrero's office in SAN DIEGO, CA.