Michael V. Rocco, MD, MSCE
Michael V. Rocco, MD, MSCE
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions and Treatments
- Hemodialysis
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- In-Center Hemodialysis
- Home Hemodialysis
- Dialysis
- In-Center Nocturnal Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents
- Isolated Extracorporeal Ultrafiltration
- Nocturnal Hemodialysis
- High Blood Pressure
- Ultrafiltration
- Kidney Disease
Ratings and Reviews
4.840 Ratings 25 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Cared about me | 4.7 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.7 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- February 2, 2023 Dr Rocco was very professiol and explained all questions I had.
- January 30, 2023 we love nim
- January 23, 2023 Dr. Rocco is a wonderful physician. He is very thoughtful and helpful. I look forward to interaction with him in that he ask a lot of questions about my health and provides useful recommendations on things I can do better.
- December 14, 2022 Dr. Rocco is very nice,it seems like he really cares about his patients.I love him.
- December 14, 2022 Dr Rocco. He listened to me listen to my symptoms and diagnosed me where another doctor diagnosed me wrong years ago and had me taken the wrong medicine I think he's very thorough and is now in the process of getting me the right treatment
- December 10, 2022 Very little organization and follow through anymore. Extremely small print for older folks to read in print out. Given inaccurate answer as to lab work requested and told we were ready to go home when in fact that was not the case. Poor communication.
- December 3, 2022 Dr. Rocco was very attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely cared about how I was doing. I was clearly informed and involved about all decisions.
- November 24, 2022 Dr. Rocco LISTENS. He let me explain all of my health issues; and, then spoke is in a very easy to understand manner explaining how I could improve my health issues. He even made suggestions on how to improve my overall health.
- November 12, 2022 As always, my visit with Dr. Rocco was excellent. He is professional, patient, a very good listener and shows genuine concern for my health and well being. He always takes sufficient time to fully explain issues with my condition, offers suggestions to improve my health and offers encouragement. Of all the physicians that I see on a regular basis, he is by a significant margin the best. I would heartedly recommend him to friends/family.
- November 9, 2022 Good communicator. Very helpful and concerned about my health and progress
- October 31, 2022 Always a great visit with Dr. Rocco. We discussed my weight loss and how it will help with my continuing progress in restoring kidney function. We spoke about a new medication but unfortunately it was not researched yet in T1d.
- October 23, 2022 Concerned and knowledgeable with my history
- October 5, 2022 Dr. Rocco is one of the best doctor. He cares about me and my kidney problems
- September 15, 2022 You have sent this survey to me before , and i think I responded before. I think i am in no position to give an opinion . what I would like is to speak with someone about how the system works . and what i need todo in order to see a Dr. not just a kidney Dr.
- August 8, 2022 Dr.rocco is the best,he listens to me and my concerns, and let's me know what, and how he feels about what ever I ask or what is needed.i love him.
- July 20, 2022 Dr. Rocco demonstrated a high level of care and concern about me as a person. His thorough evaluation of my medical situation was much appreciated.
- July 9, 2022 Dr Rocco has been taking care of me and my kidney since 2006. He takes time to answer my questions and listen to my concerns. I am so thankful he is my doctor.
- July 2, 2022 Dr. Rocco has always been attentive and focused with my care. He has always made me feel like I am in the best of hands.
- June 22, 2022 Great ????
- June 1, 2022 Dr. Rocco is very friendly, informative, attentive and wonderful!
- May 26, 2022 Dr. Rocco is a great, caring doctor. He never makes us feel rushed and always listens to every concern we have. He explains things well and always includes us in the care plan. I wish more doctors were like him!
- May 15, 2022 Dr. Rocco clearly knows his profession. He explains even the most complicated procedures in a simple, down to earth, manner. He uses simple examples that anyone should be able to understand and speaks in a polite, understanding manner.
- May 11, 2022 Dr Rocco aways listens and offers good advice. I have a great deal of confidence in him and his suggested treatment regimen. He is always totally prepared - having reviewed my previous labs on the portal prior to our visit - impressive this day and time. Would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone needing treatment within the scope of his specialty.
- May 11, 2022 The very best in the world I??m spo blessed to be under such wonderful care so long and for that I Thank God
- March 26, 2022 Focused purposeful concerned and gave best advice
Locations
Kidney Services - Janeway Tower
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- BS, Seton Hall University, 1981
- MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1985
- MS, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 1994
Internship
- Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1986
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1988
Fellowship
- Nephrology, University of Pennsylvania, 1991
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Memberships
- National Kidney Foundation
- American Society of Nephrology
- International Society of Nephrology
Positions
- Physician
- Professor, Nephrology
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Is Medication Adherence Predictive of Cardiovascular Outcomes and Blood Pressure Control? The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT). Glasser SP, Vitolins M, Rocco MV, Still CH, Cofield SS, Haley WE, Goff D. Am J Hypertens. 2022 02; 35(2):182-191.
- Impact of DBP on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey, 1999-2014. Bae E, Rocco MV, Lee J, Park JY, Kim YC, Yoo KD, Kim EY, Park DJ, Lim CS, Kim YS, Lee JP. J Hypertens. 2022 01; 40(1):108-116.
- Incidence and Outcomes of Acute Heart Failure With Preserved Versus Reduced Ejection Fraction in SPRINT. Upadhya B, Willard JJ, Lovato LC, Rocco MV, Lewis CE, Oparil S, Cushman WC, Bates JT, Bello NA, Aurigemma G, Johnson KC, Rodriguez CJ, Raj DS, Rastogi A, Tamariz L, Wiggers A, Kitzman DW. Circ Heart Fail. 2021 12; 14(12):e008322.
- SPRINT Revisited: Updated Results and Implications. Wright JT, Whelton PK, Johnson KC, Snyder JK, Reboussin DM, Cushman WC, Williamson JD, Pajewski NM, Cheung AK, Lewis CE, Oparil S, Rocco MV, Beddhu S, Fine LJ, Cutler JA, Ambrosius WT, Rahman M, Still CH, Chen Z, Tatsuoka C. Hypertension. 2021 Dec; 78(6):1701-1710.
- The Predialysis Serum Sodium Level Modifies the Effect of Hemodialysis Frequency on Left-Ventricular Mass: The Frequent Hemodialysis Network Trials. Raimann JG, Chan CT, Daugirdas JT, Depner T, Greene T, Kaysen GA, Kliger AS, Kotanko P, Larive B, Beck G, Lindsay RM, Rocco MV, Chertow GM, Levin NW. Kidney Blood Press Res. 2021; 46(6):768-776.