Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Tocci, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Mission Viejo, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tocci
Dr. Stephen Tocci is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Mission Viejo, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tocci performed 5,578 Medicare services across 2,525 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tocci received a total of $33,522 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tocci is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in CA
$33,522 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,578
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,525
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~294 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,250 | $106 | $209 |
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
1,150 | $7 | $28 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
893 | $5 | $15 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
599 | $31 | $90 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
238 | $33 | $91 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
188 | $149 | $280 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
138 | $137 | $317 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
127 | $81 | $504 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
121 | $52 | $500 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
94 | $95 | $500 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
64 | $77 | $508 |
| X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the toe using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
62 | $27 | $81 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
57 | $131 | $1,670 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
50 | $49 | $185 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
47 | $39 | $117 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 38 | $171 | $398 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
37 | $43 | $167 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
30 | $50 | $179 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion. |
25 | $65 | $153 |
| Incision of foot and toe joint capsule A surgical procedure involving an incision into the joint capsule of the foot or toe. |
24 | $145 | $1,459 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
24 | $6 | $77 |
| Orthopedic device training, 15 minutes Training on how to use an orthopedic device for the arm, leg, or trunk. The session lasts for 15 minutes. |
23 | $40 | $90 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient. |
22 | $38 | $66 |
| Tendon and muscle transfer at lower leg or ankle A surgical procedure that reroutes a tendon and muscle to a new location in the lower leg or ankle to restore function or improve alignment. |
21 | $535 | $2,067 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
20 | $167 | $1,414 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
18 | $72 | $184 |
| Heel X-ray, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the heel bone using at least two different angles to evaluate the structure. |
18 | $26 | $78 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 17 | $65 | $368 |
| X-ray of shoulder blade An X-ray image of the shoulder blade (scapula) to visualize its structure and check for abnormalities. |
17 | $21 | $83 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $32 | $88 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
16 | $26 | $90 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
15 | $116 | $231 |
| MRI of leg, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye to visualize internal structures. |
15 | $159 | $1,706 |
| Secondary repair of back of leg tendon A surgical procedure to repair a tendon on the back of the leg that is performed after a previous repair attempt or injury. |
14 | $232 | $1,553 |
| Toe soft tissue angular deformity reconstruction A surgical procedure to correct an angular deformity of the toe by reconstructing the surrounding soft tissue. |
14 | $167 | $1,573 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $37 | $123 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $37 | $101 |
| Stress imaging of joint A physician applies stress to a joint while performing imaging to evaluate its stability or function. |
13 | $49 | $114 |
| Deep tendon transfer with muscle rerouting, foot A surgical procedure that moves a deep tendon in the foot to a new location by rerouting the attached muscle to improve function or alignment. |
12 | $566 | $2,321 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
12 | $78 | $139 |
| Short leg cast application Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing. |
11 | $71 | $513 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$33,522
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,587/year across 6 years
Top 17% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
71
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,262 (54.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,260 (45.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$10,798
2023
$21,565
2022
$623
2020
$43
2019
$233
2018
$260
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medline Industries LP
$7,831
MedShape, Inc.
$2,542
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$137
Stryker Corporation
$133
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$121
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
MedShape, Inc.
$10,321
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$8,741
Medline Industries LP
$7,994
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$5,220
Stryker Corporation
$412
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$260
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$153
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$137
Pylant Medical
$86
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$71
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Organogenesis Inc.
$36
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 80.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
15 mm · 22mm x 20mm x 20mm · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Arsenal Ankle 10 Hole 1/3 Tubular Plate · Arsenal Sinus Support Plate · Avenir · DynaClip Bone Fixation System · DynaNail · DynaNail Helix · Fastframe · HOFFMANN · HTX-011 · INBONE · INFINITY · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · INVISION · Inc. · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MEDLINE UNITE · Medline · Medline Industries · ORTHOLOC · PICO · PROPHECY · Puraply · Quattro · Washer
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (54%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Tocci is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Tocci experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tocci performed 1,250 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Tocci receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tocci received a total of $33,522 from 14 companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Tocci's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mission Viejo?
Dr. Tocci's average Medicare payment per service is $57. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Tocci) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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