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Dr. Mercedes Ficarra, MD

Brooksville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ficarra, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Brooksville, FL?

    Dr. Mercedes Ficarra, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Brooksville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Ficarra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ficarra’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ficarra’s office at (352) 596-6632.

    Is Dr. Ficarra board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mercedes Ficarra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Ficarra speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ficarra treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Ficarra 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. Ficarra. 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:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Other Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation
    • Other gastritis types
    • Various stomach inflammations
    • Uncommon gastritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
    • K2960: Other gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Descending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous descending colon growth
    • Descending colon adenoma
    • Descending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
    • Sigmoid colon adenoma
    • Sigmoid colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
    • D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon
    • D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Other Intestinal Condition
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel Conditions
    • Gut Problems
    • Digestive Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Growth of Unknown Type
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Thyroid tumor of uncertain nature
    • Thyroid lesion of uncertain behavior
    • Indeterminate thyroid mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D440: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Duodenum Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Duodenitis
    • Inflamed Duodenum
    • Small Intestine Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2980: Duodenitis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Spinal Fluid Findings
    • Unusual CSF test results
    • Irregular spinal fluid findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R838: Other abnormal findings in cerebrospinal fluid

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Does Dr. Ficarra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ficarra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 596-6632 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ficarra accept in Brooksville, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Franciscan Miss Ourlady Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ficarra's office located?

    Dr. Mercedes Ficarra's Primary Practice

    11375 Cortez Blvd

    Brooksville, FL 34613

    (352) 596-6632

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    Dr. Mercedes Ficarra's Practice 2

    1000 36th St Ste 2234

    Vero Beach, FL 32960

    (772) 567-4311

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    Dr. Mercedes Ficarra's Practice 3

    2000 Canal St

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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

    Dr. Ficarra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326220062.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ficarra?

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

    What is Dr. Mercedes Ficarra's specialty?

    Dr. Ficarra is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Brooksville, FL. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Ficarra to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mercedes Ficarra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ficarra is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Omega Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital 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

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    Is Mercedes Ficarra accepting new patients in Brooksville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Mercedes Ficarra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mercedes Ficarra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ficarra's office at (352) 596-6632 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mercedes Ficarra?

    Please contact Dr. Ficarra's office at (352) 596-6632 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mercedes Ficarra have?

    Dr. Mercedes Ficarra is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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