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Buncombe County residents can choose from two healthcare options: Blue Advantage and Blue Care.

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Blue Advantage gives you access to our largest nationwide network. This is a good option if you want a broad choice of in-network doctors, specialists and hospitals.

Network

  • More in-network providers in North Carolina, with over 95% of doctors and 98% of hospitals in-network1

  • Fewer restrictions on which providers you can see

  • Nationwide access to in-network providers through BlueCard®2

  • Emergency services covered at the in-network benefit level regardless of where you go for care

Notes

  1. Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent the Blue Cross NC PPO Network as of April 7, 2025.

  2. Covered in nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association BlueCard program. www.geo-blue.com/ (Accessed March 2025). BlueCard coverage varies for each Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan. For more complete details, including benefits, limitations, and exclusions, please refer to your certificate of coverage.

Availability

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Blue Advantage is available on and off Marketplace to residents in all North Carolina counties EXCEPT the following, where it is available only off Marketplace: Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Johnston, Lee, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Orange, Person, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes, Surry, Union, Wake, and Yadkin.

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Best for

Blue Care gives you access to our largest statewide network. This is a good option if you want a broad choice of in-network doctors, specialists and hospitals.

Network

  • More than 92% of doctors and 97% of hospitals in North Carolina are in-network.1

  • All doctors outside the Blue Care provider network are considered out-of-network and not covered. Out-of-network benefit coverage is not available except for emergency services, urgent care and for medically necessary covered services when an in-network provider is not reasonably available per the access to care standards of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC).

  • Out-of-state providers are also out-of-network and not covered. When traveling outside of North Carolina or the United States, only emergency services and urgent care will be covered at the in-network benefit level. All other non-emergency services will be out-of-network and not covered.

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Healthcare Facilities

Buncombe County in North Carolina provides an extensive range of medical and healthcare facilities to cater to the needs of individuals and families of all ages. Offering everything from hospitals to primary care clinics, mental health services, and specialized treatment centers, the county ensures its residents a well-rounded, comprehensive healthcare system.

Mission Health System, headquartered in Asheville, is the cornerstone of healthcare in Buncombe County. It features a network of hospitals, including Mission Hospital, recognized for its high-quality care and medical expertise across various specialties. The hospital offers services such as pediatrics, women's health, cardiology, orthopedics, and emergency care, ensuring the diverse healthcare needs of the community are met.

Several community health centers, like MAHEC Family Health Center and Minnie Jones Health Center, offer comprehensive primary care services to the residents. They offer family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, and preventive services, ensuring continuous care for families in the community.

Urgent care facilities like Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care and FastMed Urgent Care provide immediate non-emergency care for minor injuries and illnesses. These clinics offer extended hours, providing a convenient alternative to emergency room visits.

The county also houses multiple mental health facilities, such as the RHA Health Services and All Souls Counseling Center, offering counseling, therapy, and psychiatric services to people of all ages.

Buncombe County's healthcare landscape includes various specialized care facilities, including the Asheville Eye Associates for vision care, Asheville Cardiology Associates for heart health, and many others.

Residents can access several pharmacies across the county, including chain and independent establishments, which provide prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and health advice.

Buncombe County offers a range of senior care facilities for families with aging loved ones. Givens Estates and Brooks-Howell Home are among the nursing homes and assisted living facilities that provide a comfortable living environment and professional medical care for seniors.

In conclusion, Buncombe County offers diverse medical and healthcare facilities that provide quality, comprehensive care for all community members. This makes it a highly supportive environment for the health needs of individuals and families.

Area Hospitals
  • Adventhealth Hendersonville, 100 Hospital Dr, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, (828) 684-8501

  • Asheville Specialty Hospital, 428 Biltmore Ave # 4, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 213-5400

  • Asheville VA Medical Ctr, 1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC, 28805, (828) 298-7911

  • Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, 125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, (828) 765-4201

  • Broughton Hospital, 1000 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC, 28655, (828) 433-2111

  • Caldwell UNC Health Care, 321 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, (828) 757-5100

  • Charles A Cannon Jr Meml Hosp, 434 Hospital Dr, Newland, NC, 28657, (828) 737-7000

  • Forum Health Asheville, 1312 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28806, (828) 252-9833

  • Mission Children's Hospital, 11 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC, 28803, (828) 213-1740

  • Mission Hospital Mcdowell, 430 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC, 28752, (828) 659-5000

  • Mission Hospital, 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 213-1111

  • Pardee UNC Health Care, 800 N Justice St, Hendersonville, NC, 28791, (828) 696-1000

  • St Luke's Hospital, 101 Hospital Dr, Columbus, NC, 28722, (828) 894-3311

  • St Lukes Hospital, 101 Hospital Dr, Columbus, NC, 28722, (828) 894-3311

  • UNC Health Blue Ridge, 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC, 28655, (828) 580-5000

  • UNC Health Care Blue Ridge, 720 Malcolm Blvd, Valdese, NC, 28690, (828) 580-7640

Area Medical Clinics
  • AMCHC, 225 Patton Ave # 200, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 412-5315

  • Apex Brain Ctr, 600 Julian Ln # 650, Arden, NC, 28704, (828) 708-5274

  • Asheville Cardiology Assoc-MRN, 472 Rankin Dr # Entrance3, Marion, NC, 28752, (828) 652-0005

  • Asheville Cardiology Assoc, 189 Hospital Dr # 2ndfloor, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, (828) 274-6000

  • Asheville Cardiology Assoc, 387 US 70 W, Marion, NC, 28752, (828) 274-6000

  • Asheville Cardiology Assoc, 589 Peniel Rd, Columbus, NC, 28722, (828) 274-6000

  • Asheville Children's Med Ctr, 7 Vanderbilt Park Dr # 100a, Asheville, NC, 28803, (828) 258-0969

  • Asheville Orthopaedic Assoc, 1 Hospital Dr, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 252-7331

  • Asheville Orthopaedic Assoc, 2315 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC, 28791, (828) 782-9330

  • Asheville Orthopaedic Assoc, 472 Rankin Dr # Entrance3, Marion, NC, 28752, (828) 252-7331

  • Atrium Health At Hm-Hm Med, 141 Fiddlers Run Blvd, Morganton, NC, 28655, (828) 879-9050

  • Atrium Health At Home, 141 Fiddlers Run Blvd, Morganton, NC, 28655, (828) 580-6450

  • Atrium Health Shelby Women's, 446 N Carolina 108, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139, (980) 487-2570

  • Blue Ridge Med Ctr Mayland, , Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, (828) 765-4113

  • Blue Ridge Med Ctr Yancy Cmps, 800 Medical Campus Dr, Burnsville, NC, 28714, (828) 682-0200

  • Blue Ridge Med Ctr-Yancey Cmps, 125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, (828) 765-4201

  • Carolina Spine & Neurosurgery, 2315 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC, 28791, (828) 255-7776

  • Carolinas Healthcare Syst Blue, 1766 Connelly Springs Rd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, (828) 728-8224

  • Carolinas Medical Ctr At Hm, 141 Fiddlers Run Blvd, Morganton, NC, 28655, (828) 580-6441

  • Catawba Valley Medical Ctr, 309 S College St, Morganton, NC, 28655, (828) 326-3803

  • Fastmed Family Medicine, 160 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC, 28803, (828) 210-2835

  • Gastroenterology-Mission, 11 Vanderbilt Park Dr # 2, Asheville, NC, 28803, (828) 213-1740

  • Happy Valley Medical Ctr, 1345 NC Highway 268, Lenoir, NC, 28645, (828) 754-6850

  • Keys Of Hope Medical Ctr, 295 Carson St # K, Marion, NC, 28752, (828) 659-6334

  • Levine Cancer Inst-Blue Ridge, 720 Malcolm Blvd, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, (828) 580-7536

  • Mars Hill Medical Ctr, 119 Mountain View Rd, Mars Hill, NC, 28754, (828) 689-3507

  • Mauzy-Phillips Ctr, 125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, (828) 766-3555

  • Mission Children's Outpatient, 11 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC, 28803, (828) 213-1740

  • Mission Children's Specialists, 11 Vanderbilt Prk Dr # 2ndfloor, Asheville, NC, 28803, (828) 213-1740

  • Mission Community Medicine-Brk, 149 W Parker Rd, Morganton, NC, 28655, (828) 433-4933

  • Mission Community Medicine-Nb, 339 Nebo School Rd, Nebo, NC, 28761, (828) 652-6326

  • Mission Community Orthopedics, 189 Hospital Dr # 2ndfloor, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, (828) 766-3555

  • Mission Community Urological, 189 Hospital Dr # 2ndfloor, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, (828) 766-3555

  • Mission Health Ctr Highway 70, 387 US 70 W, Marion, NC, 28752, (828) 652-6386

  • Mission Health Ctr Sugar Hill, 1633 Sugar Hill Rd, Marion, NC, 28752, (828) 652-7776

  • Mission Health Mauzy-Phillips, 189 Hospital Dr # 2ndfloor, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, (828) 766-3555

  • Mission Health Partners, 50 Schenck Pkwy, Asheville, NC, 28803, (828) 213-3250

  • Mission Hospital-Smoking, 1 Hospital Dr, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 213-5527

  • Mission Hospital-St Joseph, 428 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 213-1111

  • Mission Medical Oncology, 430 Rankin Dr # Entrance3, Marion, NC, 28752, (800) 506-2550

  • Mission Neurology Svc, 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 213-1439

  • Mission Neurology-Outpatient, 1 Hospital Dr # 3200, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 213-9530

  • Mission Orthopedic Trauma Svc, 1 Hospital Dr # 4200, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 213-1994

  • Mission Outpatient Svc Sugar, 1633 Sugar Hill Rd # Entranceb, Marion, NC, 28752, (828) 252-7331

  • Mission St Joseph's Health, 890 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC, 28803, (828) 274-7026

  • Mission Urology-Asheville, 1 Hospital Dr # 4100, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 254-8883

  • Mission Urology-Mcdowell, 472 Rankin Dr # Entrance3, Marion, NC, 28752, (828) 659-5700

  • Mission Weight Management, 1 Hospital Dr # 3400, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 213-4100

  • Mission Women's Care-Spruce Pn, 189 Hospital Dr # 2ndfloor, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, (828) 766-3555

  • Mission Workwell-Medical Park, 2 Medical Park Dr # 102, Asheville, NC, 28803, (828) 213-9600

  • Occupational Medicine Ctr, 288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139, (828) 286-5508

  • Sloop Medical Office Plaza, 436 Hospital Dr, Newland, NC, 28657, (828) 733-0280

  • Stonecreek Health & Rehab LLC, 455 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC, 28801, (828) 225-3829

  • Surgical Specialist-Carolina, 1998 Hendersonville Rd # 40, Asheville, NC, 28803, (828) 585-2575

  • Valdese Patient Svc Ctr, 730 Malcolm Blvd # 160, Rutherford College, NC, 28671, (828) 580-7456

  • Whiteville Medical Offices LLC, 1978 Hendersonville Rd # 130, Asheville, NC, 28803, Not Available

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Buncombe County ZIP Codes include: 28701, 28704, 28709, 28711, 28715, 28728, 28730, 28748, 28757, 28770, 28776, 28778, 28787, 28801, 28802, 28803, 28804, 28805, 28806, 28810, 28813, 28814, 28815, and 28816

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