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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Highley, Pulmonologist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Adam Highley, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. Dr. Highley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Highley’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Highley’s office at (402) 717-9600.
What languages does Dr. Highley speak?
Dr. Highley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Highley typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Highley 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. Highley. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- 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:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Highley typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Highley performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Highley. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Does Dr. Highley accept my insurance?
Dr. Highley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 717-9600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Highley accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Highley in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Highley's office located?
Dr. Adam Highley's Primary Practice
1 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 300
Columbia, SC 29203
(402) 717-9600
What is Dr. Highley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Highley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316234131.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Highley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Highley
What is Dr. Adam Highley's specialty?
Dr. Highley is a Pulmonologist near Columbia, SC.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Adam Highley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Highley is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Lexington Medical Center 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 Adam Highley accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Adam Highley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Highley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Highley's office at (402) 717-9600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Highley?
Please contact Dr. Highley's office at (402) 717-9600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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