38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Locicero, Internist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Karon Locicero, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the Hillsborough County Medical Association, American Society of Bariatric Physicians, and American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Locicero is fluent in English, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Locicero’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Locicero’s office at (813) 422-5533.
Where did Dr. Locicero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Locicero board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Karon Locicero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Locicero speak?
Dr. Locicero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Locicero treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Locicero 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. Locicero. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Locicero perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Karon Locicero may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Locicero's office.
Does Dr. Locicero accept my insurance?
Dr. Locicero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 422-5533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Locicero accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Locicero in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Florida Community Care
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Locicero's office located?
Dr. Karon Locicero's Primary Practice
2605 W Swann Ave Ste 600
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 422-5533
Dr. Karon Locicero's Practice 2
2204 Ashley Oaks Cir Ste 102
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 876-7073
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Hillsborough County Medical Association
Member/Weight Management Program
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Member
American Board of Obesity Medicine
Diplomate
Awards
Leading Physician of the World and Top Internist in Tampa, Florida
Leading Physicians of the World
What is Dr. Locicero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Locicero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255307641.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Locicero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Locicero
What is Dr. Karon Locicero's specialty?
Dr. Locicero is a Internist near Tampa, FL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Locicero to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Karon Locicero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Locicero is affiliated with Adventhealth Tampa, Tampa General Hospital, Hca Florida South Tampa 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Karon Locicero accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Karon Locicero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karon Locicero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Locicero's office at (813) 422-5533 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karon Locicero?
Please contact Dr. Locicero's office at (813) 422-5533 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karon Locicero have?
Dr. Karon Locicero is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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