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Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

Ohio State University College of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: breast cancer screening, galactocele (milk-filled cyst), galactorrhea (nipple discharge), and more.

31862 Coast Highway Suite 201
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

(949) 499-4565

Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD is a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, Saddleback Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach, Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo, Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission, Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo, Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Mission Hospital Laguna Beach.

Office Locations

31862 Coast Highway Suite 201
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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31862 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 201
Laguna Beach, CA

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Some issues Dr. Michael T. Coccia, 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.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	175
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	15
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	224
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	38
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	173
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	195
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	14
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	196
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
open surgery	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	202
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
open surgery	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	100

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	110

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	181
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
open surgery	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	151
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	14
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	156
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	14
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	181
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
open surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	172
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	3
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	82

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Education & Training

Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (1984)

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals (1990)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

Saddleback Medical Center

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission

Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach

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. Michael T. Coccia, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael T. Coccia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Laguna Beach, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$15,579 Da Vinci Surgical System $15,579
Olympus America Inc.	$604 ThunderBeat $500	Surgical Energy Products $104
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$459 Micra $307	Azure $152
Davol Inc.	$253 PHASIX $221	XENMATRIX $21	BD MAX $12
CorMatrix Cardiovascular Inc.	$172 ECM Patch $172
Other	$569 Neoprobe $77	AirSeal $62	ENTRE $53	AlloDerm $45	Echelon Powered Circular $45	Other $287

**Types of Payments**
Education	$10,000
Travel and Lodging	$4,263
Food and Beverage	$2,872
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500

Biography

Dr. Michael Coccia is a specialist in general surgery and vascular surgery in Laguna Beach, CA. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include prosthetics, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery. Dr. Coccia most likely takes United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine, he performed his residency at the University Hospitals, Cleveland and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Coccia is affiliated with Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Medical Foundation. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Laguna Beach, CA.