Elijah S. Vernon, NP

4.8 (222 Ratings)

Ratings and Reviews

4.8 222 Ratings 87 Comments
Listened to me	4.8
Clearly explained my problem or condition	4.7
Addressed my questions and concerns	4.8
Clearly explained my treatment and follow up instructions	4.8

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Patient Comments

September 8, 2023 Takes all the time needed to answer my questions and make recommendations. He confirms that I’m seeing my other doctors as needed. I would recommend him to any friends or family.
September 2, 2023 I appreciate Eli's genuine concern for my well being, and also how well the entire practice functions including follow up. I drive over 30 minutes to use this practice instead of seeing one locally because I feel I get excellent care and everyone is on top of things.
August 27, 2023 Dr. Vernon listens to my concerns and answers all my questions.
August 27, 2023 He was professional, took his time in examining the wound on my leg and determined that it was slowly healing. He prescribed an ointment to help with the healing process and provided me with additional guidance in my wound care.
August 27, 2023 Eli is a very caring and intelligent doctor. He is knowledgeable and easy to understand and relate too.
August 26, 2023 Elijah Vernon NP listens to your problems and is very easy to talk to which is a godsend in today's world. He offers real solutions to your problems and explains thoroughly the changes he is suggesting. A very peaceful and insightful appointment.
August 22, 2023 Please see my earlier comment as it was about Elijah.
August 19, 2023 A GOOD DOCTOR
August 18, 2023 Eli is easy for me to talk to, and he has good ideas for treatment. He does not seem in a hurry to go to the next patient. He is patient with me, while I try to explain how I feel.
August 17, 2023 NP Vernon listened to me as I described my issue, he cared about my problem and listened intently to help resolve the issue. He was extremely concerned and made me feel comfortable and relieved. He recommended therapy that will resolve the issue.
August 15, 2023 Professional & caring
August 12, 2023 Eli is thoroughly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. He listens to me, spends adequate time with me, and is always helpful in his advice on how to maintain good health. I trust him completely with my health care.
August 11, 2023 Eli was patient and careful to explain the treatment for the bee sting. He listened to my questions and answered them professionally. Eli took the time to write down the OTC meds I would find helpful.
August 11, 2023 He is changing a med and getting me a referral to a hand doctor for my witch looking hands.
August 10, 2023 Elijah exhibits the rare combination of expertise coupled with a personal manner. He seems genuinely interested in his patients and their health. HIs superb listening skills and professional competence make for a rewarding patient experience.
August 8, 2023 Eli was professional and thoughtful. Good bedside manner. Easy to talk to.
July 28, 2023 Eli Vernon clearly explains diagnosis possibilities and treatments. I believe he strives to stay well informed on health issues. He is compassionate and empathetic.
July 25, 2023 Mr. Vernon listed carefully to my problem and did not rush through the appointment
July 21, 2023 Friendly, courteous, concerned
July 19, 2023 Dr Vernon takes time to listen to what's actually going on. He doesn't try & rush you or rush to the next patient. He makes you feel like he cares & he does. His main concern is your health & I appreciate that.
July 19, 2023 Very professional , yet down to earth. He listen and seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say. Took his time, I didn’t feel rushed .
July 18, 2023 Very courteous, great listener, and astute. Totally pleased with him.
July 15, 2023 Listen to me and was helpful
July 11, 2023 The best Doctor ever
July 4, 2023 Seemed very sagacious.
June 26, 2023 I never had an doctor that is concerned about my well being an I really do appreciate him.
June 23, 2023 I always trust the staff at Atrium. I always feel there should be room for improvement and so I never give 10s but the staff and the process at Atrium are as close to perfect as I have experienced in my 69 years on the planet!
June 16, 2023 He was very concerned for my well being and even helped to get blood from me for testing. He was compassionate and gentle. Very professional without loosing his caring spirit.
June 14, 2023 E. Vernon, NP was very friendly, professional, efficient, knowledgeable and seemed to be genuinely concerned about my issue. He explained the details of my condition and care, made arrangements for X-Rays and made me feel comfortable with the problem until we had results of the X-Rays.
June 12, 2023 He is a good Dr. I like him
June 7, 2023 Eli is friendly, knowledgeable, and very caring in all respects. He listens to what you are there for, and seeks an answer to help you to heal, and to feel better while doing it. We like Eli and appreciate him taking us on as new patients.
June 4, 2023 I was treated very well. Elijah is friendly and kind. He is thorough, professional and I felt much better after my exam and our conversation. I am just happy he is my provider
May 23, 2023 Mr. Elijah was very caring to my needs an understanding to my health ??
May 9, 2023 Checked me thoroughly and explained treatment well.
May 5, 2023 I have been having some health issues. I got an appt with above provider. He is awesome--he listened to my concerns and and discussed treatment. I would recommend him to anyone!!
May 5, 2023 Elijah Vernon is absolutely amazing and I am very happy with him.
May 2, 2023 Very friendly, professional, helpful, knowledgeable and seemed to care about my well being. He listened and offered advice and therapy to help resolve the issue. I am following his advice and it seems to be improving my issue.
May 1, 2023 Should talk louder, but good
April 29, 2023 Very easy bedside manner.
April 29, 2023 I have had two appointments with EliJah VernonHe listens to everything I have to say and explains everything so I can understand what is going on. Both he and his nurse are exceptional people.
April 11, 2023 Remembers me, takes time to listen and respond, gives clear instructions, very knowledgeable, seems to care
March 31, 2023 Very personable and friendly. Very comfortable during my visit.
March 27, 2023 Awesome doctor. He has a great demeanor. Caring & thoughtful. Takes the time to get to know you & your well being.
March 21, 2023 My Dr. Listens to my concerns an I feel like he cares ?? like I said before I never had an Dr like I have now an I'm very happy ?? that he cares about my health
March 14, 2023 Friendly, and listens to you about your issues and explains everything properly
March 8, 2023 Friendly, warm, patient, professional, thorough and takes the time needed with older patients - would highly recommend him for care.
March 8, 2023 Clear, knowledgeable, willing to take time to listen and answer questions. Very friendly. Remembers my comments from months ago. Lets me know what to expect.
March 4, 2023 Elijah he is very good he understands my problems and ck me accordingly thanks
March 2, 2023 Mr. Vernon clearly wants to serve his patients. He took my preferences into account in recommending treatment options.
February 26, 2023 Eli always listens, checks and prescribes ( if needed). Very nice man!!
February 24, 2023 Elijah Vernon has impressed me with his knowledge and thought process and actually cares about my well being. This approach from a health provider is new to me since I have had health providers chosen for me since my stroke.
February 22, 2023 Very caring and extremely communicative. Patient and personable
February 16, 2023 Elijah Vernon is a wonderful NP. Very attentive to what you are discussing and a great listener. Very caring!
February 14, 2023 My doctor was very professional ?? an caring I was so amazed that he listen to me that I started tearing up.
February 9, 2023 Elijah is professional, knowledgeable, and personable. I trust him completely with my health care.
February 8, 2023 Great NP who made me feel welcomed as I was a new patient. Elijah also was able to help me get answers to a few things I was concerned about. Great first visit and I am happy I chose to use this as my new PCP.
February 4, 2023 Cares listens good manners the best dr and nurse there, bar none. He is great friendly compassionate about my well being. Now I cant say that about some there.
January 25, 2023 Very friendly. Listened to me and answered my questions . ..
January 18, 2023 Very professional, good listener, explained everything in detail.
January 12, 2023 Eli was VERY professional in his approach to me and my exam... really appreciate all he did
January 10, 2023 See my prior comments about the best part of my visit.
January 9, 2023 I was impressed with Eli and his concern about my foot and ankle. I was glad he wanted it x-rayed.
January 6, 2023 Seems lately unable to schedule my Doctor. The NP does great work. Just a person who likes to see my doctor.
January 5, 2023 Knowledgeable, polite, caring, answered all questions
January 5, 2023 Eli was acquainted with my condition and he acted appropriately to help solve my problem.
January 1, 2023 Great personality and very thorough with diagnosis of my condition.
December 28, 2022 He listened to my needs and explained my situation
December 26, 2022 I??m not sure if Elijah Vermon was the nurse I spoke too when they transferred me or not but if she was then she showed no concern at all and never called me back after she was suppose to talk to Doctor. I even sent a message through portfolio. It??s Monday and still haven??t heard anything from anyone.
December 24, 2022 Eli was very courteous and explained the results of the test and indicated it could be too early to detect outcome.
December 22, 2022 Eli listened to my problems in order to come to a treatment plan.
December 21, 2022 very knowledgeable and very kind.
December 19, 2022 This was my first time seeing Dr Vernon so I??m not surprised he didn??t understand how sick I was . He did advise me to get back in touch if not getting better in a few days . I would be happy to see him again.
December 15, 2022 Very attentive. Professional. Cates about his patients.
December 10, 2022 Very friendly.
December 10, 2022 Eli listens, helps, easy to talk with, provided treatment options.
December 9, 2022 I very much appreciated being able to visit with Elijah!. He was able to test me for flu, which I tested positive for Type A Influenza . He was very courteous and answered all of my questions.
December 1, 2022 Very good visit today. Met all the needs & took time to answer any concerns we had. Would highly recommend this office to others. Staff are exceptional accomadting to any needs needed .
December 1, 2022 Eli is so warm and caring I really look forward to my appointments!
November 25, 2022 Eli is a very concerned medical provider. He listens, he shows concern and he is very knowledgeable, when diagnosing and treating your medical problems. Eli is professional and personable! I highly recommend Eli Vernon.
November 21, 2022 Pleasant and excellent bedside manners. Listened carefully and never made me feel rushed. Left a thorough report on my online portal.
November 17, 2022 Elijah is very professional, caring and thorough. I would highly recommend him to friends and family.
November 15, 2022 The most polite caring and informative physician at Atrium. He is so knowledgeable clean cut physician.
November 13, 2022 Very helpful and personable
October 28, 2022 Elijah is very caring and does a great job. Always asking if there is anything concerning. He asks about family and things outside of the visit.
October 11, 2022 Elijah is professional, knowledgeable, and caring. I trust him completely with my health care concerns.
October 6, 2022 I like him he is a great guy and knows what he is doing
September 28, 2022 I appreciate the honest exchange of information he gave.

Locations

Internal Medicine - Catawba

Address

1771 Tate Blvd. SE.

Suite 103

Hickory, NC 28602

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Hours of Operation

Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm

Appointments

828-322-1128
828-327-9431 (FAX)

Internal Medicine - Catawba, 1771 Tate Blvd. SE. - Google Maps

Credentials

Education

NP, Western Carolina University, 2020

Positions

Nurse Practitioner

Insurance

Insurance Accepted

This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.

Key

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022

AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)

AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations

AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations

BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations

BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations

CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)

CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations

CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)

FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations

FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations

HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations

HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)

UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations

UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations

UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

VA CCN: Accepted at all locations

WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations

WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations

Key

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC