Providers
9
Locations
1
Specialties
4
Insurance Plans
11
About Piedmont Nephrology And Hypertension Associates Pa
Background and practice information
Piedmont Nephrology and Hypertension Associates PA is a mid-sized group medical practice based in Hickory, NC, with 9 affiliated healthcare providers.
The practice brings together providers across multiple specialties, including nephrology, internal medicine, nurse practitioner, and neurology. Its providers are in-network with 11 insurance plans, though coverage varies by individual provider and should be confirmed before scheduling.
Across its providers, the practice has a reported average Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 40.9 out of 100, a quality measure published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Practice Locations
1 location
Piedmont Nephrology And Hypertension Associates PaPrimary
1899 TATE BLVD SE, Hickory, NC 286024200
(828) 327-7788
Affiliations
Hospitals where providers at Piedmont Nephrology And Hypertension Associates Pa hold admitting privileges
Insurance Networks
Accepted insurance plans and networks
Piedmont Nephrology And Hypertension Associates Pa accepts 59 plans from 9 insurers, including Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana.
Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage filings (March 2026). Network participation may change — verify with the provider's office before scheduling.
Quality & Performance
Specialties at Piedmont Nephrology And Hypertension Associates Pa
Provider specialties represented at this practice
Healthcare Providers
9 providers practice here
Kevin Harned, MD
Internal Medicine
Hickory, NC
Michele Higerd, MD
Internal Medicine
Hickory, NC
Oana Badescu
Nephrology
Hickory, NC
Samantha Blank, MD
Nephrology
Hickory, NC
Jared Keith, MD
Nephrology · Telehealth
Hickory, NC
Nitin Khosla, MD
Nephrology · Telehealth
Hickory, NC
Richard Paul, MD
Neurology
Hickory, NC
Bettina Eckard, NP
Nurse Practitioner · Telehealth
Hickory, NC
Sarah Reeves
Nurse Practitioner
Hickory, NC
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Piedmont Nephrology And Hypertension Associates Pa
How many providers are at Piedmont Nephrology and Hypertension Associates PA?
Piedmont Nephrology and Hypertension Associates PA has 9 affiliated healthcare providers. You can browse the full provider roster, with specialties and locations, on this page.
What specialties does Piedmont Nephrology and Hypertension Associates PA offer?
The practice includes providers in nephrology, internal medicine, nurse practitioner, and neurology. Use the specialty filter on the provider list to find a specific type of provider.
What insurance does Piedmont Nephrology and Hypertension Associates PA accept?
Providers at Piedmont Nephrology and Hypertension Associates PA are collectively in-network with 11 insurance plans. Acceptance varies by individual provider, so confirm your specific plan with the office before your visit.
Does Piedmont Nephrology and Hypertension Associates PA have a quality rating?
The practice's providers have an average MIPS quality score of 40.9 out of 100, based on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. MIPS measures performance across quality, cost, care coordination, and use of health technology.
Where is Piedmont Nephrology and Hypertension Associates PA located?
Piedmont Nephrology and Hypertension Associates PA's primary location is in Hickory, NC. See the contact section for the full address and phone number.
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