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Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD

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(Dr. Robert Bocian, M.D.)

(161 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Professional interests include: hay fever (allergic rhinitis), asthma, food allergy, and more.

795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level 2
Palo Alto, CA 94301

(650) 853-2981

Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level 2
Palo Alto, CA 94301

(650) 853-2981

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Some issues Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

In The News

“In his letter, Dr. Robert Bocian in the department of allergy urged water officials to "make every effort to accommodate [Ms. Johnson-Kula] with an effective means of removing the chloramine from...”—"How's the water?", The Almanac, May 2006

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2012 were immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	148
immunotherapy	454
injections	454

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	134
immunotherapy	455
injections	455

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD in 2013

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	123
immunotherapy	415
injections	415

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD in 2014

Hypertension	32
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	518
doctor visit	165
immunotherapy	635
injections	635
minimally invasive procedures	518
skin testing	518

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD in 2015

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	9
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	588
doctor visit	120
immunotherapy	607
injections	607
minimally invasive procedures	588
skin testing	588

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD in 2016

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	511
doctor visit	176
immunotherapy	790
injections	790
minimally invasive procedures	511
skin testing	511

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD in 2017

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	7
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	574
doctor visit	167
immunotherapy	751
injections	751
minimally invasive procedures	574
skin testing	574

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD in 2018

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	667
doctor visit	173
immunotherapy	829
injections	829
minimally invasive procedures	667
skin testing	667

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD in 2019

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	9
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	627
doctor visit	142
immunotherapy	686
injections	686
minimally invasive procedures	627
skin testing	627

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD in 2020

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	843
doctor visit	254
immunotherapy	659
injections	659
minimally invasive procedures	843
skin testing	843

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD in 2021

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	570
doctor visit	241
immunotherapy	574
injections	574
minimally invasive procedures	570
skin testing	570

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD in 2022

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Palo Alto, CA were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and allergy testing.

allergy testing	612
doctor visit	167
immunotherapy	623
injections	623
minimally invasive procedures	612
skin testing	612

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Female	126
Male	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	146
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	54
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, asthma and depression.

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	28
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	8
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the Allergy and Immunology - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: Allergy and Immunology - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

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. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Cigna

Alliance PPO

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only

Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)

Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including...

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 161 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert C. Bocian, FAAAAI, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$319 NUCALA $319
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$150 XOLAIR $150
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$107 $107
Pfizer Inc.	$99 EUCRISA $99
Genentech USA, Inc.	$78 XOLAIR $78
Other	$220 Odactra $38	DUPIXENT $36	DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $30	SYMBICORT $28	CUVITRU $25	Other $64

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$716
Consulting Fee	$150
Education	$107

Biography

Dr. Robert Bocian works as a pediatric allergy & immunology. Patient ratings for Dr. Bocian average 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include drug allergy, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and asthma. He is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Bocian takes. He has an open panel in Palo Alto, CA according to Sutter Health. Dr. Bocian attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Bocian's medical residency was performed at Stanford University Medical Center. In addition to English, Dr. Bocian (or staff) speaks Hebrew and Spanish.