Robert Dean Pearson, M.D.
Robert Dean Pearson is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Cedar City, UT with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
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With over 32 years in otolaryngology, Robert Dean Pearson, M.D. is a long-established otolaryngology specialist in Cedar City. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Utah
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1251 N Northfield Rd Suite 200, Cedar City, UT 84720-7744
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202372.52/100
Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.16%
Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)
7.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.7%
Utah avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in UtahHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,163
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
167
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
475
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $175k
Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$142 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Robert Dean Pearson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Utah School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
University of Utah School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
1251 Northfield Rd Suite 200, Cedar City, UT 84720-8622
Differs from practice location
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Robert Dean Pearson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Dean Pearson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cedar City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Robert Dean Pearson
NPI records show Dr. Pearson as active with telehealth listed in Cedar City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (435) 867-8719.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1251 N Northfield Rd Suite 200, Cedar City, UT 84720-7744
Mailing Address
1251 Northfield Rd Suite 200, Cedar City, UT 84720-8622
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