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Dr. Karon Young-Lightbody, MD

Dr. Karon Young-Lightbody, MD

Farmville, VA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Young-Lightbody, Pediatrician in Farmville, VA?

    Dr. Karon Young-Lightbody, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Farmville, VA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Young-Lightbody completed her residency at Cook County Hospital. Dr. Young-Lightbody is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Young-Lightbody’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Young-Lightbody’s office at (434) 392-9438.

    Where did Dr. Young-Lightbody go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cook County Hospital

    • Medical School: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica)

    What languages does Dr. Young-Lightbody speak?

    Dr. Young-Lightbody and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Young-Lightbody treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Young-Lightbody 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. Young-Lightbody. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F800: Phonological disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough
    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Symbolic Dysfunctions
    • Mental Disorder
    • Cognitive recognition issues
    • Difficulty with symbols
    • Perceptual disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R488: Other symbolic dysfunctions

    Also known as:

    • Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Oral dysphagia
    • Trouble chewing and swallowing
    • Difficulty moving food in mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase

    What procedures does Dr. Young-Lightbody perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Young-Lightbody 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. Young-Lightbody. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Young-Lightbody accept my insurance?

    Dr. Young-Lightbody accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 392-9438 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Young-Lightbody accept in Farmville, VA?

    Dr. Young-Lightbody in Farmville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Centene

    • Community Health Choice

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MedImpact

    • Molina

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Texas

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Young-Lightbody's office located?

    Dr. Karon Young-Lightbody's Primary Practice

    502 Beech St

    Farmville, VA 23901

    (434) 392-9438

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    Dr. Karon Young-Lightbody's Practice 2

    309 Highway 59 Loop S

    Livingston, TX 77351

    (936) 327-1055

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    What is Dr. Young-Lightbody's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Young-Lightbody's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972608529.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Young-Lightbody?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Young-Lightbody

    What is Dr. Karon Young-Lightbody's specialty?

    Dr. Young-Lightbody is a Pediatrician near Farmville, VA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Young-Lightbody to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karon Young-Lightbody affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Young-Lightbody is affiliated with St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX 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 Karon Young-Lightbody accepting new patients in Farmville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Karon Young-Lightbody is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karon Young-Lightbody offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Young-Lightbody's office at (434) 392-9438 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karon Young-Lightbody?

    Please contact Dr. Young-Lightbody's office at (434) 392-9438 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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