Dr. Kenneth L. Parish
Dr. Kenneth L. Parish
Last updated: Mar 31, 2015

Dr. Kenneth L. Parish

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 39 years
  • Graduated from: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1982
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1215990502

Dr. Kenneth L. Parish M.D.

Surgeon

He is located at 415 North Center Street Suite 102 in Hickory, NC 28601. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Achalasia, Gallbladder Cancer, Hernia, Ischemia, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215990502. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 327-9178. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Kenneth L. Parish, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Kenneth L. Parish.

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Appendicitis
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood Clots
  • Boils
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoid Tumor
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Claudication
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Embolism
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Ischemia
  • Lymphedema
  • May-Thurner Syndrome
  • Melanoma
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Pheochromocytoma (PCC)
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Renal Vascular Disease
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Skin Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Venous Ulcer

Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenneth L. Parish

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Kenneth L. Parish as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter of North Carolina

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 29 plans from Ambetter of North Carolina
Ambetter of North Carolina plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

AmeriHealth Caritas Next

Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
AmeriHealth Caritas Next plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 22 plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Classic HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Classic | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Kenneth L. Parish is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Kenneth L. Parish is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .

Bills through: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Medtronic $958

Other

Travel and Lodging $703
Food and Beverage $256

Studies

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1982

Additional Specialities

  • Oncological Surgeon
  • Vascular Surgeon

Affiliated practices

FryeCare Specialty Center
415 N Center St
Hickory, 28601 NC
(828) 323-8281
Hickory Surgical Clinic
415 North Center Street
Hickory, 28601 NC
(828) 327-9178

Affiliated hospitals

CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, 28602 NC
(828) 326-3809
FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
420 N CENTER ST
HICKORY, 28601 NC
(828) 322-6070

Looking for more Surgeons?

There are 9 other surgeons in this region.

Dr. Peter H. Bradshaw
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 102 415 North Center Street Hickory, 28601, NC
Dr. Montgomery H. Cox
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 102 415 North Center Street Hickory, 28601, NC
Dr. Baker Henson
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 102 415 North Center Street Hickory, 28601, NC
Dr. Michael W. Dickinson
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 102 415 North Center Street Hickory, 28601, NC
Dr. Joseph Euranus Fewell
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 2B 50 13th Avenue Northeast Hickory, 28601, NC
Dr. Leland James Cook
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 102 415 North Center Street Hickory, 28601, NC
Dr. Jonathan Andrew Hata
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 102 415 North Center Street Hickory, 28601, NC
Dr. Cemil Mehmet Purut
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1405 Centerville Road Suite 5000 Tallahassee, 32308, FL

Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Kenneth L. Parish affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Kenneth L. Parish is affiliated with CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Kenneth L. Parish have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Kenneth L. Parish is affiliated with FryeCare Specialty Center. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Kenneth L. Parish accept patients with AmeriHealth Caritas Next?

Yes, Dr. Kenneth L. Parish is listed in-network for AmeriHealth Caritas Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Kenneth L. Parish treat?

Dr. Kenneth L. Parish provides treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Achalasia, Gallbladder Cancer, Hernia, Ischemia, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Kenneth L. Parish?

Dr. Kenneth L. Parish's office is located at 415 North Center Street Suite 102 in Hickory, NC 28601.