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Dr. Kristin Highland, MD

Cleveland, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Highland, Pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Kristin Highland, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Highland completed her residency at Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Highland is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Highland’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Highland’s office at (216) 444-6503.

    Where did Dr. Highland go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

    • Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In

    Is Dr. Highland board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kristin Highland, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Highland speak?

    Dr. Highland and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Highland treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Highland diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Highland. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • Other Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Rare interstitial lung conditions
    • Uncommon lung scarring diseases
    • Other ILD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
    • Secondary PAH
    • Lung artery hypertension from other causes
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis
    • Sarcoid
    • Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Scleroderma
    • Systemic scleroderma
    • Systemic Sclerosis
    • Hardening of the Skin
    • Connective Tissue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M349: Systemic sclerosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Immune System Disorder
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Immunity Disorder
    • Immunological Disorder
    • Immune Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D8989: Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
    • Pre-op lung check
    • Breathing assessment before surgery
    • Respiratory clearance for procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis with Lung Disease
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA-related lung disease
    • Rheumatoid lung
    • Interstitial lung disease from RA
    • Lung problems from rheumatoid arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M0519: Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Joint Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Does Dr. Highland accept my insurance?

    Dr. Highland accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-6503 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Highland accept in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Highland in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Highland's office located?

    Dr. Kristin Highland's Primary Practice

    8950 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

    (216) 444-6503

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    Dr. Kristin Highland's Practice 2

    2049 E 100th St Fl 11

    Cleveland, OH 44106

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    Dr. Kristin Highland's Practice 3

    26900 Cedar Rd

    Beachwood, OH 44122

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    What is Dr. Highland's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Highland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740384528.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Highland?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Highland

    What is Dr. Kristin Highland's specialty?

    Dr. Highland is a Pulmonologist near Cleveland, OH. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Highland to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristin Highland affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Highland is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Kristin Highland accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Kristin Highland is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristin Highland offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Highland's office at (216) 444-6503 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristin Highland?

    Please contact Dr. Highland's office at (216) 444-6503 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kristin Highland have?

    Dr. Kristin Highland is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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