Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Michele L. Higerd work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Michele L. Higerd at 4 hospitals: Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center and North Carolina Baptist Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Michele L. Higerd see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Hickory, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Michele L. Higerd's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Nephrology.
- Does Michele L. Higerd accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michele L. Higerd accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Michele L. Higerd?
- (828) 327-7700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Michele L. Higerd's NPI number?
- 1487655452. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Michele L. Higerd works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michele L. Higerd at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340075
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340143
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340116
- North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340047
Practice locations
Addresses where Michele L. Higerd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2810 16th St NE, Suite 200Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 327‑7700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michele L. Higerd as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Piedmont Nephrology and Hypertension Associates PA8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Nephrologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487655452 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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