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Salvatore Tarantino, MD
4.9
Medical doctor (MD)
Internal medicine
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Salvatore Tarantino, MD
4.9
Medical doctor (MD)
Internal medicine
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Not accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc.
8881 Fletcher Pkwy
Suite 370
La Mesa, CA 91942-6103
Get directions619-462-5555
Fax: 619-462-5572
About Salvatore Tarantino, MD
Age: 74
In practice since: 1985
Gender: Male
Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Education
Chicago Medical School: Internship
Chicago Medical School: Residency
University of Perugia (Italy): Medical School
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Alzheimer's disease
- Preventive medicine
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NPI
1174581458
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Insurance plans accepted
Salvatore Tarantino, MD, accepts 18 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
155 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
January 6, 2025
5.0
Lauren is very thorough and caring.
Verified Patient
December 19, 2024
5.0
Dr. Larantion has been my doctor since his first practice in Santee, and my mother too. He has always been professional yet personal caring was always _____. I love him so much!
Verified Patient
December 19, 2024
5.0
It was my first visit with Lauren Schwettmann PA. It was a real pleasure!
Verified Patient
December 18, 2024
5.0
He was so polite and very helpful. I am very please.
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Special recognitions
Over 100 recognitions
Salvatore Tarantino, MD, has received over 100 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Salvatore Tarantino, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Over 100 recognitions
Salvatore Tarantino, MD, has received over 100 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Salvatore Tarantino, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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Salvatore Tarantino, MD, has been featured as a medical expert in Sharp Health News.
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