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Dr. Philip Pearson, MD

Bryn Mawr, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pearson, Surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA?

    Dr. Philip Pearson, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bryn Mawr, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Pearson graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, General Surgery; Mcp Hahnemann Univ, General Surgery. Dr. Pearson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pearson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pearson’s office at (484) 592-3000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pearson?

    Dr. Philip Pearson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pearson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anorectal Disorders, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, Laparoscopic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bryn Mawr/PA community, Dr. Pearson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, General Surgery; Mcp Hahnemann Univ, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Pearson board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Philip 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:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pearson treat?

    As a 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.

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
    • Perianal Blood Clot
    • Anal Disorder
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins
    • Anal skin tags
    • Perianal skin tags
    • Leftover hemorrhoid skin
    • Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
    • External Hemorrhoid Clot
    • Blood Clot near Anus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids
    • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
    • K645: Perianal venous thrombosis

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Healthy Weight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues
    • Normal Weight
    • Body Mass Index
    • Optimal Weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
    • Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
    • Z6822: Body mass index [BMI] 22.0-22.9, adult
    • Z6821: Body mass index [BMI] 21.0-21.9, adult
    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult BMI 23.0-23.9
    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • BMI in healthy range
    • Normal adult BMI
    • Healthy weight BMI
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6823: Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult
    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula in Anus
    • Rectal Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Genital Warts
    • Venereal Warts
    • HPV Warts
    • Anogenital Warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts

    What procedures does Dr. Pearson perform?

    As a 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.

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Anal Fistula Surgery (Second Stage)
    • Anal Sphincterotomy
    • Anal Skin Tag Removal
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Perianal Fistula Repair
    • Anal Fistula Repair
    • Anal Sphincter Division
    • Internal Sphincterotomy
    • Anal Fissure Surgery
    • Anal Papilla Excision
    • Perianal Skin Tag Removal
    • Anal Lesion Excision
    • Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
    • 46285: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); second stage
    • 46080: Sphincterotomy, anal, division of sphincter (separate procedure)
    • 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
    • 46220: Excision of single external papilla or tag, anus
    • 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Anal Lesion Excision
    • Removal of Anal Warts
    • Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision

    Also known as:

    • Seton Placement
    • Fistula Seton Insertion
    • Drainage Seton Placement
    • Anal Fistula Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46020: Placement of seton

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Anal Skin Tags
    • Anal Papillae Excision
    • Perianal Skin Tag Removal
    • Anorectal Tag Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
    • Fissurectomy
    • Sphincterotomy
    • Anal Fissure Repair
    • Chronic Fissure Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Injection (Sclerotherapy)
    • Sclerosing Injection for Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Shrinking Injection
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46500: Injection of sclerosing solution, hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Piles Surgery
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Rectal Tumor
    • Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
    • Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
    • Rectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
    • Rectal exam with general anesthesia
    • Anorectal surgery for diagnosis

    CPT Codes:

    • 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Biopsy
    • Rectal Wall Biopsy
    • Anorectal Biopsy
    • Anal Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
    • Tailbone Cyst Surgery
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
    • 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
    • Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
    • Multiple Skin Tag Removal
    • Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions

    Does Dr. Pearson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pearson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 592-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pearson accept in Bryn Mawr, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pearson's office located?

    Dr. Philip Pearson's Primary Practice

    830 Old Lancaster Rd Ste 306

    Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

    (484) 592-3000

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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 1952360513.

    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. Philip Pearson's specialty?

    Dr. Pearson is a Surgeon near Bryn Mawr, PA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Pearson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Pearson is affiliated with Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital 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 Philip Pearson accepting new patients in Bryn Mawr, PA?

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

    Does Dr. Philip Pearson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pearson's office at (484) 592-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Philip Pearson?

    Please contact Dr. Pearson's office at (484) 592-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Pearson have?

    Dr. Philip Pearson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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