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Dr. Irena Tocino, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Professional interests include: cancer, lung issues, mammogram (breast X-ray), and more.

150 Sargent Drive
New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 688-6800

Dr. Irena Tocino, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT specializing in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Irena Tocino, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health and Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale Medicine.

Office Locations

111 Goose Lane
Guilford, CT 06437

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Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale Medicine

150 Sargent Drive
New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 688-6800

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Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale Medicine

20 York Street South Pavillion 2
New Haven, CT 06510

(203) 200-4949

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267 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610

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Some issues Dr. Irena Tocino, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Evan Morris, a professor of radiology and biomedical engineering at the School of Medicine, and Irena Tocino, a professor emeritus of radiology and biomedical imaging, both wrote to the News that...”—"Faculty divided over University response to divestment protests and student arrests", Yale News, April 2024

“Salt Laker Dr. Irena Tocino has been named a fellow of the American College of Radiology for her outstanding contributions to the field of radiology.”—"DOCTOR NAMED FELLOW OF RADIOLOGY COLLEGE", Desert News, November 2021

“But not enough women are getting regular mammograms, participants at a Utah meeting of the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Task Force were told Wednesday.Speakers at a luncheon gathering in...”—"DOCTOR STRESSES MAMMOGRAMS TO DETECT CANCER, SAVE LIVES", Desert News, October 1991

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

chest CT scan

In 2023, Dr. Irena Tocino, MD performed more chest CT scan procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	351
CT scan	253
diagnostic imaging	71
preventive care	222
thoracic (chest) imaging	3191
ultrasound (sonogram)	58
women's imaging	351
X-rays	3231

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2013 were thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays, CT scan and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	214
CT scan	267
diagnostic imaging	48
preventive care	115
thoracic (chest) imaging	3306
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
women's imaging	214
X-rays	3202

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	986
Female	1248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1820
Black	238
Hispanic	124
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	774
From 75 to 84	681
85 and over	414
Less than 65	365

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2014 were thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays, CT scan and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	191
CT scan	405
diagnostic imaging	39
preventive care	96
thoracic (chest) imaging	3644
ultrasound (sonogram)	56
women's imaging	191
X-rays	3374

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1239
Female	1455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2201
Black	278
Hispanic	142
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	904
From 75 to 84	811
85 and over	536
Less than 65	443

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2015 were thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays, CT scan and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	88
CT scan	553
preventive care	52
thoracic (chest) imaging	4286
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
women's imaging	88
X-rays	3785

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2820
Female	3090

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4738
Black	640
Hispanic	348
Asian	0
Other	110
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1962
From 75 to 84	1808
85 and over	1214
Less than 65	926

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2016 were thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays, CT scan and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	440
preventive care	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	3248
X-rays	2808

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1121
Female	1175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1835
Black	247
Hispanic	125
Asian	0
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	785
From 75 to 84	722
85 and over	420
Less than 65	369

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	42
Dementia	25
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2017 were thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays, CT scan and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	837
preventive care	24
thoracic (chest) imaging	4494
X-rays	3657

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1456
Female	1507

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2352
Black	344
Hispanic	161
Asian	0
Other	71
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1007
From 75 to 84	932
85 and over	570
Less than 65	454

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	43
Dementia	26
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2018 were CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	534
preventive care	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	534

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	943
Female	966

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1520
Black	191
Hispanic	115
Asian	0
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	688
From 75 to 84	590
85 and over	376
Less than 65	255

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	42
Dementia	28
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2019 were CT scan and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	415
thoracic (chest) imaging	415

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	719
Female	665

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1098
Black	133
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	538
From 75 to 84	413
85 and over	199
Less than 65	234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	42
Dementia	25
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2020 were CT scan and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	355
thoracic (chest) imaging	355

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	581
Female	558

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	879
Black	126
Hispanic	68
Asian	19
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	429
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	178
Less than 65	175

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	43
Dementia	30
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2021 were CT scan and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	317
thoracic (chest) imaging	317

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	734
Black	73
Hispanic	56
Asian	17
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	123
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	38
Dementia	23
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT during 2022 were CT scan and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	151
thoracic (chest) imaging	151

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	33
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	78
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	37
Dementia	18
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Irena Tocino, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Guilford, CT were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and breast procedures.

breast procedures	211
CT scan	411
diagnostic imaging	52
preventive care	76
thoracic (chest) imaging	2176
ultrasound (sonogram)	50
women's imaging	211
X-rays	3342

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	960
Female	1032

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	209
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	1596
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	113
Other	45

**Age**
75 to 84	619
85 and over	373
Less than 65	309
65 to 74	690

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irena Tocino, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Dementia	21
Cancer	24

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Connecticut.

Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Irena Tocino, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health

Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale Medicine

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. Irena Tocino, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL, COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, HUSKY, TRICARE/CHAMPUS and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Irena Tocino, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

MultiPlan

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Consumer Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL

COMPWORKS

HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT

MANAGED COMP

HUSKY

TRICARE/CHAMPUS

PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$279 MAGNETOM Sola $267	$12
Carestream Health, Inc.	$35 Medical Software $13	$22
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$12 $12

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$267
Food and Beverage	$60

Biography

Dr. Irena Tocino's medical specialty is diagnostic radiology. Dr. Tocino (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and French. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tocino include breast biopsy, lung cancer, and breast cancer. Dr. Tocino is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health. For her professional training, Dr. Tocino completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Tocino accepts Anthem, ConnectiCare, Blue California, and more. Yale New Haven Health reports that she is not accepting new patients.