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Residents of Mitchell County have the exclusive option of Blue Advantage. This plan guarantees access to an extensive network of healthcare providers, with over 95% of doctors and 98% of hospitals in North Carolina being part of the in-network providers.
Blue Advantage 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.
More than 95% of doctors and 98% of the hospitals in North Carolina are in-network.1
Notes
Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent Blue Cross NC’s PPO Network as of July 14, 2023.
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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Mitchell County is a scenic mountain county in western North Carolina with plenty of small-town charm. It's an excellent place for young families, boasting an impressive 86% high school graduation rate and a 22% bachelor's degree attainment rate. Home to around 14,000 people, the median household income is $38,693, and there are various outdoor recreational activities for families, including hiking, fishing, and camping. Roan Mountain State Park, located partially in Mitchell County, has over 2,000 acres of pristine wilderness to explore. The county also benefits from a tight-knit community, with fun events like the Mitchell County Fair and the Spruce Pine BBQ and Bluegrass Festival.
Other popular family activities include visiting The Orchard at Altapass, where all ages can pick apples and enjoy live music. The Parkway Playhouse is a local theater that puts on classic plays and musicals, while Penland School of Crafts offers workshops to learn pottery, glassblowing, and more. In addition, families can access quality healthcare facilities, including Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, in nearby Spruce Pine and Toe River Health District, which provides comprehensive health services for families.
Spruce Pine (zip code 28777), Bakersville (zip code 28705), Penland (zip code 28765), and Little Switzerland (zip code 28779) are all in the county. Spruce Pine is the largest town, home to around 2,100 locals. Bakersville has a thriving arts community, with many galleries and studios showcasing talented local artists. Little Switzerland, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a popular tourist destination offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
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
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
Health Plans of NC, Kelly Quinn
A1. Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent Blue Cross NC’s PPO Network as of July 14, 2023
B1. Blue Cross NC has collaborated with Novant Health to bring you Blue Home with Novant Health. Blue Home with Novant Health is a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to a limited network of providers. Novant Health is an independent company that is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns and operates. Novant Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
B2. Novant Health, www.novanthealth.org/home/about-us/company-information.aspx (Accessed August 2023).
C1. Blue Cross NC has collaborated with Atrium Health to bring you Blue Local with Atrium Health, a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to Atrium Health’s comprehensive network of providers. Atrium Health is an independent company and is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns/operates. Atrium Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
C2. U.S. News & World Report, usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/levine-childrens-hospital-PA6360280 (Accessed September 2022)
C3. Atrium Health, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us/newsroom/news/2022/07/atrium-health-earns-multiple-us-news-and-world-report-honors (Accessed September 2022).
C4. Atrium Health, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us (Accessed August 2022).
E1. Blue Cross NC has collaborated with UNC Health to bring you Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance. Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance is a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to a limited network of providers. UNC Health is an independent company that is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns and operates. UNC Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
E2. UNC Health, www.unchealthcare.org/health-alliance/ (Accessed August 2023).
E3. U.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/university-of-north-carolina-hospitals-6360260 (Accessed August 2023).
E4. UU.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/rex-healthcare-6361210 (Accessed August 2023).
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Mitchell County ZIP Codes include: 28705, 28765, and 28777