Dr. Kelly E Highland, MD
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Hickory, North Carolina
NPI 1891762829
Kelly E Highland is an Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician based in Hickory, NC and is specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology. Kelly E Highland practices in Hickory, NC and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Kelly E Highland is 1891762829 and holds a License No. 39617 (North Carolina).
The current practice location address for Kelly E Highland is 1899 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC and can be reached out via phone at 828-322-3821 and via fax at 828-322-6697.
Location: 1899 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC, 28602-4200
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1891762829
Provider Name
Kelly E Highland
Credential
MD
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Female
Address
1899 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC, 28602-4200
Phone Number
828-322-3821
Fax Number
828-322-6697
Provider Enumeration Date
03/08/2006
Last Update Date
03/08/2024
Provider's Legacy Identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42380 | 01 | NC | BCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA |
| 8942380 | 05 | NC | |
| 220033061 | 01 | NC | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
1899 Tate Blvd Se
City
State
Zip
28602-4200
Phone Number
828-322-3821
Fax Number
828-322-6697
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
1899 Tate Blvd Se
City
State
Zip
28602-4200
Phone Number
828-322-3821
Fax Number
828-322-6697
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Cytopathology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the "Pap" test. However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Dermatopathology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Forensic Pathology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 5
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Hematology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 6
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Immunopathology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A pathologist who specializes in the diagnosis of immunologic diseases.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 7
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Medical Microbiology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A medical microbiologist is expert in the isolation and identification of microbial agents that cause infectious disease. Viruses, bacteria and fungi, as well as parasites, are identified and, where possible, tested for susceptibility to appropriate antimicrobial agents.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 8
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Neuropathology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 9
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Molecular Genetic Pathology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, disorders of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies, and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 10
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Anatomic Pathology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 11
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 12
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Chemical Pathology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A chemical pathologist has expertise in the biochemistry of the human body as it applies to the understanding of the cause and progress of disease. This physician functions as a clinical consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Chemical pathology entails the application of biochemical data to the detection, confirmation or monitoring of disease.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 13
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 14
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Pediatric Pathology
Taxonomy
License No.
39617 (North Carolina)
Definition
A pediatric pathologist is expert in the laboratory diagnosis of diseases that occur during fetal growth, infancy and child development. The practice requires a strong foundation in general pathology and substantial understanding of normal growth and development, along with extensive knowledge of pediatric medicine.
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