Dr. Kelly E. Highland
Dr. Kelly E. Highland
Last updated: Feb 15, 2018

Dr. Kelly E. Highland

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 35 years
  • Graduated from: Wake Forest University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1986
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1891762829

Dr. Kelly E. Highland MD

Pathologist

She is located at 1899 Tate Boulevard Southeast Suite 1105 in Hickory, NC 28602. Can help patients with the following: Benign Tumor, Bug Bites, Cyst, Infarction, Peripheral Nerve Tumors, Skin Biopsy. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891762829. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 322-3821. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Kelly E. Highland, being an pathologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Kelly E. Highland.

  • Benign Tumor
  • Bug Bites
  • Cyst
  • Infarction
  • Peripheral Nerve Tumors
  • Skin Biopsy

Procedures Performed by Dr. Kelly E. Highland

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Kelly E. Highland as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter of North Carolina

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 29 plans from Ambetter of North Carolina
Ambetter of North Carolina plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Kelly E. Highland is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Kelly E. Highland is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pathology .

Bills through: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Roche $50

Other

Food and Beverage $50

Studies

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1986

Additional Specialities

  • Dermatopathologist
  • Immunopathologist
  • Neuropathologist

Affiliated practices

Piedmont Pathology Associates
1899 Tate Boulevard Southeast
Hickory, 28602 NC
(828) 322-3821

Affiliated hospitals

CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, 28602 NC
(828) 326-3809
FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
420 N CENTER ST
HICKORY, 28601 NC
(828) 322-6070

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Kelly E. Highland treat?

Dr. Kelly E. Highland provides treatment for Benign Tumor, Bug Bites, Cyst, Infarction, Peripheral Nerve Tumors, Skin Biopsy.

Does Dr. Kelly E. Highland accept patients with Ambetter of North Carolina?

Yes, Dr. Kelly E. Highland is listed in-network for Ambetter of North Carolina through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Kelly E. Highland?

Dr. Kelly E. Highland's office is located at 1899 Tate Boulevard Southeast Suite 1105 in Hickory, NC 28602.

Has Dr. Kelly E. Highland affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Kelly E. Highland is affiliated with CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Kelly E. Highland have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Kelly E. Highland is affiliated with Piedmont Pathology Associates.