Dr. Kristin B Highland

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 31+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kristin B Highland Jr., MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Cleveland Clinic, Musc Medical Center. Dr. Kristin B Highland also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Kristin B Highland accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Kristin B Highland at 171 Ashley Ave to request Dr. Kristin B Highland the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-8908


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kristin B Highland Jr.
Gender Female
PECOS ID 2264539451
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology

Experience

  • Over 31 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Kristin B Highland attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1740384528
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Kristin B Highland

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kristin B Highland has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 31 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation


Practice Locations

171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, January 16, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Kristin B Highland [NPI: 1740384528]Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care (Intensivists), Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

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