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High Country Community Health (HCCH) is a nonprofit medical and dental provider serving western North Carolina. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boone, HCCH operates 11 offices across Avery, Burke, and Watauga counties, including its Boone HQ at 935 State Farm Rd. The center offers an integrated primary care model for all ages (newborns to seniors) and comprehensive dental services (preventive, restorations, oral surgery, and more), with additional behavioral health for a holistic approach. Contact: info@hcchmail.org; main phone: 828-262-3886.

Clinic Type

Primary Care

Address

935 State Farm Road, Boone, NC, USA

Phone

828-262-3886

Email

info@hcchmail.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Telehealth

Available (In-Person and Online)

Emergency Care

911 or nearest emergency department

Services Offered

  • Primary Care
  • Behavioral Health
  • Dental Care
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Pharmacy
  • Community Resources
  • Pediatric Care
  • Adult Medical Providers
  • Becoming a Patient
  • MyChart (patient portal)
  • Sliding Fee Scale
  • 340B Drug Discount Program
  • Patient Advocacy Programs
  • Case Management
  • Enrollment assistance

Technology & Equipment

  • MyChart
  • Patient Portal

Team

  • Dr. Cordelia Stearns — Chief Medical Officer
  • Dr. Theresa Gibbs — Physician
  • Dr. Nicholas Placentra — Primary Care Physician
  • Dr. Giovanni LLibre — Physician

Insurance & Payment

Sliding Fee Scale, Medicaid/Medicare (implied by enrollment assistance), Other insurance (as applicable), 340B Drug Discount Program

Financing: Sliding Fee Scale based on income; 340B Drug Discount Program discounts

Languages Spoken

  • English

Current Offers

Become a Patient

FAQs

Do you offer pediatric and adult care?

Yes, full spectrum primary care for all ages.

What should I do if I have comments or concerns?

Enter your question in the form provided and HCCH will respond in 24–48 hours.

What if this is a medical or behavioral health emergency?

Please call 911 or head to your closest emergency department.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • DirAtlas (Dentistry): 3.7/5 stars (10 reviews)
  • Recovered.org: 3.5/5 stars (Not explicitly stated)

Patients praise

  • Some patients report highly professional and caring individual providers
  • Appreciation for the clinic accepting Medicaid and providing accessible care
  • Some patients express satisfaction with specific dentists and positive interactions with staff at other locations

Common complaints

  • Difficulty reaching staff and communication issues
  • Complaints about inconsistent quality of care in the Boone office specifically
  • Long wait times for procedures and unresponsive follow-up regarding prescriptions/appointments
  • Perceived unprofessionalism or poor attitude from some providers

"From the very first appointment Dr. Innis was extremely professional and made sure the infection in my teeth and gums was under control... yesterday was the first time I’ve smiled as much in over a decade."

DirAtlas Review

"Have not done any of the things they have promised to do so far... I was met with either 1. No answer to the call during their working hours 2. Being told yes they would get me the antibiotic prescription and then it never shows up to my pharmacy..."

DirAtlas Review

"I had two bad experiences with the High Country Community Health (HCCH) office in Boone and was really nervous about giving them another try at the Avery Medical office, but the Avery Medical office in Newland is absolutely fantastic!!!!!"

LocalityBiz Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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