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Dr. Truman Earl, MD

Dr. Truman Earl, MD

Transplant Surgeon

Jackson, MS

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Earl, Transplant Surgeon in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Truman Earl, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Earl completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Earl is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Earl’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Earl’s office at (601) 815-3135.

    Where did Dr. Earl go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Vanderbilt Univ Prog, Nashville, TN,, General Surgery | Washington Univ/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Prog, St Louis, MO, Abdominal Surgery

    • Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Is Dr. Earl board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Truman Earl, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Earl speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Earl typically treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Earl 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. Earl. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Liver
    • Other specified liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatomegaly
    • Swollen liver
    • Liver enlargement
    • Uncommon liver conditions
    • Rare liver diseases
    • Specific liver disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
    • K7689: Other specified diseases of liver

    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

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Earl typically perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Earl 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. Earl. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Selective arterial catheterization
    • Complex arterial catheter placement
    • Vascular catheterization
    • Angiography catheter placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)

    Also known as:

    • Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
    • Vascular embolization
    • Artery occlusion for tumors
    • Organ ischemia embolization
    • Therapeutic embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
    • Renal Allotransplantation
    • Kidney Graft Implantation
    • New Kidney Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy

    Also known as:

    • Preparing a Donor Kidney for Transplant
    • Kidney Transplant Preparation
    • Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
    • Renal Allograft Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 50323: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor renal allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat, diaphragmatic and retroperitoneal attachments, excision of adrenal gland, and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary

    Does Dr. Earl accept my insurance?

    Dr. Earl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 815-3135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Earl accept in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Earl in Jackson, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Earl's office located?

    Dr. Truman Earl's Primary Practice

    2500 N State St

    Jackson, MS 39216

    (601) 815-3135

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

    Dr. Earl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710034509.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Earl?

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

    What is Dr. Truman Earl's specialty?

    Dr. Earl is a Transplant Surgeon near Jackson, MS.

    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 Dr. Truman Earl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Earl is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Ummc Grenada Hospital, Ochsner Rush Medical Center, St. Dominic Hospital, Delta Health System, Och Regional Medical Center 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 Dr. Truman Earl accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Truman Earl is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Truman Earl offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Earl's office at (601) 815-3135 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Truman Earl?

    Please contact Dr. Earl's office at (601) 815-3135 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Earl's office located?

    Dr. Earl's office is located in Jackson, MS.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Truman Earl have?

    Dr. Truman Earl is certified by the American Board of Surgery.