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Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD

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(David Della Rocca, MD - MSK Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon & Comprehensive Opthalmologist)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ocular Oncology, Ophthalmology (Eye Disease), General Surgery and General Practice

Creighton University School of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: cancer, eyelid problems, orbital tumors, and more.

160 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022

(347) 971-4557

Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD is an oncologist in New York, NY specializing in ocular oncology, ophthalmology (eye disease), general surgery and general practice. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Office Locations

160 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022

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In The News

“Dr. David Della Rocca, an oculoplastic and orbital surgeon, pointed out that Eye & Ear had trained countless physicians to serve the community.”—"East Siders happy Beth Israel closure paused, but seek long-term solution to keep hospital open", amNewYork, April 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	300
eye procedures	138
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
plastic surgery procedures	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	296
eye procedures	151
injections	30
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	30
plastic surgery procedures	61
reconstructive surgery	17
tissue transfer	17
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	22
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	51
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	308
excision	32
eye procedures	162
injections	37
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	68
minimally invasive procedures	37
plastic surgery procedures	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	31
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	53
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	326
excision	37
eye procedures	150
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	94
plastic surgery procedures	49
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	48
Hispanic	74
Asian	28
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	102
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	312
excision	50
eye procedures	167
injections	31
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	31
plastic surgery procedures	66
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	50
tissue transfer	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	31
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	57
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	353
excision	33
eye procedures	169
injections	32
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	32
plastic surgery procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	37
Hispanic	44
Asian	11
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	60
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	331
eye procedures	49
injections	27
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	27
plastic surgery procedures	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	26
Hispanic	29
Asian	16
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	54
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), excision and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	12
doctor visit	414
excision	53
eye procedures	86
injections	51
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	33
plastic surgery procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	33
Hispanic	47
Asian	14
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	63
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	112

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20
eye procedures	248
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	19
plastic surgery procedures	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	11
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	27
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	27
excision	14
eye procedures	279
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
plastic surgery procedures	37
reconstructive surgery	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tissue transfer	19
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	30
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

cyst removal	12
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	268
excision	36
eye procedures	155
injections	34
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	31
plastic surgery procedures	41
reconstructive surgery	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36
tissue transfer	16
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	190
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	30
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	94
85 and over	45
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (2003)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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. David A. Della Rocca, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO), Magnacare, Emblem Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Fidelis, Healthfirst Medicare Advantage, Healthsmart, Aetna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Oxford, Husky CT Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Carrum Health, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare) and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

Magnacare

Emblem Medicare Advantage

Oscar

Fidelis

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

Healthsmart

Aetna

United Healthcare

Tricare

Oxford

Husky CT Medicaid

Healthfirst

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Carrum Health

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Health Plus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC	$144 ACTHAR $144
Allergan Inc.	$23 RESTASIS $23
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.	$21 AmnioGraft $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$187

Biography

Dr. David Della Rocca's medical specialty is general practice, general surgery, and ocular oncology. His areas of expertise consist of cancer, orbital tumors, and eyelid problems. Dr. Della Rocca's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts ConnectiCare, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Dr. Della Rocca attended Creighton University School of Medicine. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Della Rocca include: Castle Connolly: America s Top Doctor; Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly; and Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors. In addition to English, Dr. Della Rocca speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in New York, NY.

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Della Rocca, MD 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. David A. Della Rocca, MD From 2012 - 2022

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