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Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, obesity, and more.

508 S Habana Avenue Suite 160
Tampa, FL 33609

(813) 877-6000

Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital.

Office Locations

2919 W. Swann Avenue Suite 301
Tampa, FL 33609

(813) 877-6000

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508 S Habana Avenue Suite 160
Tampa, FL 33609

(813) 877-6000

(813) 877-6002

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Some issues Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD can help you with:

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
minimally invasive procedures	26
weight management	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83
minimally invasive procedures	31
weight management	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
minimally invasive procedures	15
weight management	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	152
gastrointestinal procedures	66
minimally invasive procedures	19
weight management	19
X-rays	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	59
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
gastrointestinal procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	30
weight management	30
X-rays	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	143
gastrointestinal procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	18
weight management	18
X-rays	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	146
gastrointestinal procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	18
weight management	18
X-rays	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, weight management and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	18
doctor visit	169
gastrointestinal procedures	60
minimally invasive procedures	40
weight management	29
X-rays	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, bypass surgery and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	17
doctor visit	159
gastrointestinal procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	33
weight management	17
X-rays	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	111
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, bypass surgery and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	12
doctor visit	105
gastrointestinal procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
weight management	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Tampa, FL were gastrointestinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

bypass surgery	15
doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	24
weight management	21
X-rays	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	13

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Lark Dicicco, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	24
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

He has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,083,590 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,061,521	DA VINCI SP $22,069
CONMED Corporation	$22,772 AirSeal $21,522	CONMED Specimen Retrieval $1,250
Ethicon US, LLC	$2,268 Endoscopy: Endocutters $1,205	Endoscopy Endocutters $547	Echelon Flex $139	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $93	VISTASEAL $93	Other $190
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.	$1,815 $1,815
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$1,678 PINPOINT $1,678
Other	$6,741 STRATAFIX $1,007	SEAMGUARD $868	Overstitch and or LapBand $664	LAP-BAND $622	Titan SGS $521	Other $3,060

**Types of Payments**
Education	$761,748
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$199,622
Travel and Lodging	$85,198
Food and Beverage	$51,697
Consulting Fee	$20,500
Other	$100

Biography

Dr. Richard Dicicco's areas of specialization are general surgery and bariatric surgery; he sees patients in Tampa, FL. Clinical interests for Dr. Dicicco include laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, and roux-en-y gastric bypass. Dr. Dicicco is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. He speaks Spanish.