Quick answers
- Does Carolyn J. Highstone accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn J. Highstone accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carolyn J. Highstone see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 99 Original Medicare patients and 961 services for Carolyn J. Highstone. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolyn J. Highstone's NPI number?
- 1194431239. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carolyn J. Highstone, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 99 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 961 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)631 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)68 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)60 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)53 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)37 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease69%
- Arthritis63%
- Depression61%
- Diabetes57%
Hospitals where Carolyn J. Highstone works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carolyn J. Highstone at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee DeeFlorence, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420051
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolyn J. Highstone is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 550 Glenwood DrMooresville, NC 28115 (704) 664‑7494
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn J. Highstone as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vitae Health Medical North Carolina PLLC38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Mooresville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mooresville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vitae Health Medical North Carolina PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194431239 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians