Dr. Karla Dixon

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Dixon, Pediatrician in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Dr. Karla Dixon is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Dixon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dixon’s office at (845) 454-8500.

What languages does Dr. Dixon speak?

Dr. Dixon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Dixon typically treat?

As a Pediatrician, Dr. Dixon 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. Dixon. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Newborn Jaundice
Jaundice
Neonatal Jaundice
Infant Jaundice
Physiological Jaundice

ICD-10 Codes:

P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Dixon typically perform?

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dixon may include:

Please contact Dr. Dixon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Dixon accept my insurance?

Dr. Dixon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 454-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Dixon accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Dr. Dixon in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
MVP Health Care
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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Where is Dr. Dixon's office located?

Dr. Karla Dixon's Primary Practice

1600 S Andrews Ave

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

(845) 454-8500

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What hospitals are Dr. Dixon affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Dixon has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Vassar Brothers Medical Center,Poughkeepsie, NY

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Westchester Medical Center,Valhalla, NY

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

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

Dr. Dixon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568957496.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dixon?

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

What is Dr. Karla Dixon's specialty?

Dr. Dixon is a Pediatrician near Fort Lauderdale, FL.

What does a Pediatrician do?

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.

Is Dr. Karla Dixon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Dixon is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Westchester Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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