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    Who is Dr. Pearson, Family Medicine Specialist in Lafayette, IN?

    Dr. Melissa Pearson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pearson is currently affiliated with Iu Health Tipton Hospital. Dr. Pearson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pearson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pearson’s office at (765) 502-4949.

    Is Dr. Pearson board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Pearson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pearson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pearson typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pearson 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. Pearson. 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 here.

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pearson typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Pearson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Pearson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pearson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (765) 502-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pearson accept in Lafayette, IN?

    Dr. Pearson in Lafayette, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareSource

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of Indiana

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    Where is Dr. Pearson's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Pearson's Primary Practice

    1701 S Creasy Ln

    Lafayette, IN 47905

    (765) 502-4949

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    Iu Health Tipton Hospital

    1000 S Main St

    Tipton, IN 46072

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    Dr. Melissa Pearson's Practice 3

    2600 Ferry St

    Lafayette, IN 47904

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

    Dr. Pearson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851548341.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pearson?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Pearson's specialty?

    Dr. Pearson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lafayette, IN.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Melissa Pearson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Pearson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Melissa Pearson accepting new patients in Lafayette, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Pearson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Pearson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pearson's office at (765) 502-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melissa Pearson?

    Please contact Dr. Pearson's office at (765) 502-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Pearson have?

    Dr. Melissa Pearson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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