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Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD

Accepting New Patients

(59 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2000)

33501 1ST WAY S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

(253) 838-2400

Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD is a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Office Locations

33501 1ST WAY S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

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1100 NINTH AVENUE
SEATTLE, WA 98101

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In The News

“Dr. Robert Moraca, a cardiac surgeon at the AGH surgery center, performed a coronary bypass graft.”—"Patients who reject transfusions pose challenges to surgeons", The Washington Times, June 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

aortic valve replacement

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

heart valve replacement

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive heart valve treatment

minimally invasive valve replacement

non-surgical aortic valve replacement

non-surgical heart valve treatment

non-surgical valve replacement

percutaneous valve treatment

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

transcatheter valve treatment

transfemoral TAVR

In 2023, Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD had a list price for aortic valve replacement, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, heart valve replacement, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart valve treatment, minimally invasive valve replacement, non-surgical aortic valve replacement, non-surgical heart valve treatment, non-surgical valve replacement, percutaneous valve treatment, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter valve treatment, and transfemoral TAVR (through the groin) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

endovascular procedures

heart bypass surgery

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD performed more cardiac procedures, endovascular procedures, and heart bypass surgery (CABG) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	19
cardiac procedures	66
doctor visit	25
open surgery	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2013 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	23
cardiac procedures	46
doctor visit	66
open surgery	46
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	55
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	62
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	15
cardiac procedures	30
doctor visit	117
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
open surgery	30
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	28
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	24
cardiac procedures	86
doctor visit	143
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	19
open surgery	48
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	48
vascular procedures	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	106
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	53
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	14
cardiac procedures	98
doctor visit	144
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116
minimally invasive procedures	35
open surgery	28
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	28
vascular procedures	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	60
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	54
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	54
doctor visit	136
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
minimally invasive procedures	27
vascular procedures	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	43
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	72
doctor visit	135
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
minimally invasive procedures	36
vascular procedures	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	43
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	45
Dementia	24
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	58
doctor visit	68
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	18
open surgery	22
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	22
vascular procedures	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	30
cardiac procedures	116
doctor visit	34
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	28
open surgery	60
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	60
vascular procedures	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	32
cardiac procedures	126
doctor visit	70
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	31
open surgery	64
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	64
vascular procedures	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	19
cardiac procedures	92
doctor visit	89
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	27
open surgery	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38
vascular procedures	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	60
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in FEDERAL WAY, WA were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	76
doctor visit	93
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	27
open surgery	41
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	41
vascular procedures	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	113
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	27
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Virginia Mason

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 59 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in FEDERAL WAY, WA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The doctor was great to talk to...very down-to-earth and real. He regarded my input as important.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-05

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great visit, Dr well informed, listens and answered questions

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-12

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Dr was very Professional & friendly...

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-15

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Dr Moraca was very helpful.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AtriCure, Inc.	$14,797 EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $7,550	Cardiovascular $2,863	EPi-Sense Guided Coagulation Device with VisiTrax $2,000	ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) $128	ISOLATOR SURGICAL ABLATION SYSTEM $94	Other $2,162
nContact Surgical, Inc	$10,000 Cardiovascular $8,000	EPi-Sense Guided Coagulation Device with VisiTrax $2,000
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$2,870 Heart Valves $977	CryoFlex $805	HeartWare HVAD $412	Valiant Captivia $220	Endurant $189	Other $267
Thoratec Corporation	$2,859 HeartMate III R and D $2,186	HeartMate II $361	MCS Multiple Products General $121	Thoratec Connect $108	CentriMag $83
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$2,570 Transcatheter Heart Valves $1,818	Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Ease Pericardial Aortic Bioprosthesis $230	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $144	EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $118	Heart Valve Repair $97	Other $163
Other	$10,669 HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $2,093	TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $1,974	Impella $1,609	C-Pulse $1,151	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $370	Other $3,471

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$21,262
Food and Beverage	$10,669
Travel and Lodging	$8,799
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,938
Education	$98

Research Payments

Dr. Robert Joseph Moraca, MD has received 22 research payments totaling $52,466.

Biography

Dr. Robert Moraca's areas of specialization are cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery; he sees patients in Federal Way, WA and Seattle, WA. Dr. Moraca's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a graduate of Virginia Mason Medical Center's residency program. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Virginia Mason and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Federal Way, WA.