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Who is Dr. Rocca, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Juan Rocca, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Rocca graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at British Hospital of Buenos Aires. He is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS). Dr. Rocca is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rocca’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rocca’s office.
Where did Dr. Rocca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Westchester Medical Center | Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Residency: British Hospital of Buenos Aires | University Buenos Aires
Medical School: Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Rocca speak?
Dr. Rocca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Rocca typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Rocca diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rocca. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Other specified liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Rocca typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Rocca performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Rocca. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Donor Liver Preparation for Transplant
- Cadaver Liver Graft Preparation
- Liver Transplant Backbench Preparation
- Organ Procurement for Liver Transplant
- Liver Graft Reconstruction
- Venous Anastomosis for Liver Transplant
- Backbench Liver Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47143: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor whole liver graft prior to allotransplantation, including cholecystectomy, if necessary, and dissection and removal of surrounding soft tissues to prepare the vena cava, portal vein, hepatic artery, and common bile duct for implantation; without trisegment or lobe split
- 47146: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor liver graft prior to allotransplantation; venous anastomosis, each
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Orthotopic liver transplant
- Cadaveric liver transplant
- Living donor liver transplant
- Liver replacement surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age
Also known as:
- Partial Liver Removal Surgery
- Partial Hepatectomy
- Liver Lobectomy
- Liver Resection
CPT Codes:
- 47120: Hepatectomy, resection of liver; partial lobectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Exploratory Abdominal Surgery
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Celiotomy
- Abdominal exploration
- Open abdominal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49000: Exploratory laparotomy, exploratory celiotomy with or without biopsy(s) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bile Duct to Intestine Connection (Roux-en-Y)
- Roux-en-Y Hepaticojejunostomy
- Biliary-Enteric Anastomosis
- Intrahepatic Bile Duct Bypass
- Bile Duct Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 47785: Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y, of intrahepatic biliary ducts and gastrointestinal tract
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
- Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
Does Dr. Rocca accept my insurance?
Dr. Rocca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rocca accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Rocca in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rocca's office located?
Weill Cornell Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation
1283 York Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10065
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
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What is Dr. Rocca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rocca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588820435.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rocca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rocca
What is Dr. Juan Rocca's specialty?
Dr. Rocca is a Transplant Surgeon near New York, NY.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Juan Rocca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rocca is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Juan Rocca accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Juan Rocca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Juan Rocca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rocca's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Juan Rocca?
Please contact Dr. Rocca's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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New York, NY 10065