Dr. Charles Mcpherson, MD
Las Vegas, NV
36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcpherson, Pulmonologist in Las Vegas, NV?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mcpherson?
Dr. Charles Mcpherson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pulmonologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mcpherson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Critical Care, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Las Vegas, NV community, Dr. Mcpherson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Mcpherson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Vanderbilt Univ Medical Center / Nashville, TN, Pulmonary Diseases
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Is Dr. Mcpherson board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Mcpherson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1986
What languages does Dr. Mcpherson speak?
Dr. Mcpherson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Mcpherson typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Mcpherson 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. Mcpherson. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (STEMI) - Unspecified Site
- Heart Attack
- STEMI Myocardial Infarction
- Acute MI
ICD-10 Codes:
- I213: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Mcpherson typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Mcpherson 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. Mcpherson. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Temporary Vein Access for Dialysis
- Vein-to-Vein Cannula Insertion
- Dialysis Catheter Placement (Vein)
- Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36800: Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis, other purpose (separate procedure); vein to vein
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Mcpherson accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Mcpherson's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Mcpherson's office located?
Dr. Charles Mcpherson's Primary Practice
3121 S Maryland Pkwy Ste 502
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 233-9222
What hospitals are Dr. Mcpherson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mcpherson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mcpherson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcpherson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316996721.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcpherson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcpherson