HP
15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pearson, Transplant Surgeon in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Heidi Pearson, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Myers, FL. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Pearson graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Pearson is fluent in English, Arabic, and Hindi, 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 (813) 844-5544.
Where did Dr. Pearson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Is Dr. Pearson board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Heidi Pearson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Pearson speak?
Dr. Pearson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Pearson typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Pearson typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Pearson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
- X-Rays
- Extremity Venography
- Venogram Injection
- Vein Imaging Injection
- Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
- 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Laparoscopic Omental Tacking
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- Keyhole omentopexy
- Minimally invasive omental tacking
- Laparoscopic omentum fixation
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
- 49326: Laparoscopy, surgical; with omentopexy (omental tacking procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Pearson accept my insurance?
Dr. Pearson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 844-5544 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pearson accept in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Pearson in Fort Myers, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pearson's office located?
Dr. Heidi Pearson's Primary Practice
14131 Metropolis Ave Ste 103
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(813) 844-5544
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 1255580080.
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. Heidi Pearson's specialty?
Dr. Pearson is a Transplant Surgeon near Fort Myers, FL.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Heidi Pearson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pearson is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, Adventhealth Tampa 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 Heidi Pearson accepting new patients in Fort Myers, FL?
Yes, Dr. Heidi Pearson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heidi Pearson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pearson's office at (813) 844-5544 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heidi Pearson?
Please contact Dr. Pearson's office at (813) 844-5544 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Heidi Pearson have?
Dr. Heidi Pearson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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