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- 573 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
About Dr. Pearson
Earl S. Pearson, MD practices dermatology in Porterville, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Earl cared for 683 Medicare patients across 1,283 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, high dose rate electronic brachytherapy, external, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649229154.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (559) 781-1812
- Email not available
Practice Locations
573 W PUTNAM AVE
Porterville, CA 93257
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,283 services · 683 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
431 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
115 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17281 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Use of externally generated heat to increase temperature of cancer cell, heating to depths 4.0 cm or less | Imaging | 77600 |
104 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Pearson specialize in?
Dr. Pearson is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Porterville, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Pearson located?
Dr. Pearson is listed at 573 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pearson's phone number?
The number on file is (559) 781-1812. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pearson's NPI number?
Dr. Pearson's National Provider Identifier is 1649229154. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Dr. Pearson been practicing?
Dr. Pearson has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Pearson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pearson performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths; reads or performs imaging such as use of externally generated heat to increase temperature of cancer cell, heating to depths 4.0 cm or less and obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Pearson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pearson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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