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Dr. James High, MD

Pediatrician

Charlotte, NC

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. High, Pediatrician in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. James High, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. High completed his residency at Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. High is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. High’s office at (704) 316-7227.

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

    • Residency: Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Pediatrics | Med University Sc College Of Med

    Is Dr. High board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. James High, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. High speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. High typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. High 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. High. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. High typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. James High may include:

    Please contact Dr. High's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. High accept my insurance?

    Dr. High accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 316-7227 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. High accept in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. High in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. High's office located?

    Dr. James High's Primary Practice

    8820 Rachel Freeman Way

    Charlotte, NC 28278

    (704) 316-7227

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    Dr. James High's Practice 2

    1212 Spruce St Ste 201

    Belmont, NC 28012

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

    Dr. High's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528054277.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. High?

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

    What is Dr. James High's specialty?

    Dr. High is a Pediatrician near Charlotte, NC.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. James High affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. High is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. James High accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?

    Yes, Dr. James High is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James High offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. High's office at (704) 316-7227 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James High?

    Please contact Dr. High's office at (704) 316-7227 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. High's office located?

    Dr. High's offices are located in Charlotte, NC and Belmont, NC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James High have?

    Dr. James High is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.