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- 255 Union Blvd Ste 300, Lakewood, CO 80228
About Dr. Cocco
Based in Lakewood, CO, Joseph A. Cocco, DO is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Joseph graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 771 Medicare patients across 1,661 services. The services billed most often include chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. NPI 1003812942 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (800) 991-6117
- Email not available
Practice Locations
255 UNION BLVD STE 300
Lakewood, CO 80228
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
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Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
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Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
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- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
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Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,661 services · 771 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36482 |
288 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
189 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
93 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
91 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
274 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
184 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
254 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
187 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
81 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Lakewood 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance 3
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Cocco's specialty?
Dr. Cocco is a general surgeon in Lakewood, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cocco?
Dr. Cocco is listed at 255 Union Blvd Ste 300, Lakewood, CO 80228. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cocco?
The number on file is (800) 991-6117. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cocco's NPI number?
Dr. Cocco's National Provider Identifier is 1003812942. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cocco's medical education?
Dr. Cocco attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cocco been practicing?
Dr. Cocco has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cocco known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cocco performs procedures including chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance and injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Cocco confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cocco. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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