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- 1501 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201, Hickory, NC 28602
About Dr. Highland
Based in Hickory, NC, Robert A. Highland, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics/gynecology. Robert graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1990. Robert is also listed as specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 500 Medicare patients across 569 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, screening mammography, and screening 3d breast mammography. NPI 1831145036 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
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
- (828) 322-4140
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1501 TATE BLVD SE SUITE 201
Hickory, NC 28602
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
Fertility
Infections
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
569 services · 500 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
123 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
123 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
47 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
24 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
133 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
50 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
37 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | Lab test | 81001 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
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 obstetrics/gynecology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists in Hickory 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening mammography 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Robert A. Highland?
Robert A. Highland is an obstetrics/gynecology in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Robert A. Highland's address?
Robert A. Highland is listed at 1501 Tate Blvd Se Suite 201, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Robert A. Highland?
The number on file is (828) 322-4140. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Robert A. Highland's NPI number?
Robert A. Highland's National Provider Identifier is 1831145036. 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
Where did Robert A. Highland train?
Robert A. Highland attended University of Vermont College of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Robert A. Highland been practicing?
Robert A. Highland has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Robert A. Highland perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert A. Highland performs imaging including screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Robert A. Highland confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert A. Highland. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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