SCOTT SLEDGE, M. D.
CATAWBA VALLEY EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PA
Direct Primary Care
Expert medical care for managing acute and chronic health issues across the lifespan.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
- Graduated
- 1996
- Medicare specialty
- Hospitalist
- Group practice
- Catawba Valley Medical Center · 105 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults. Scott Sledge is affiliated with Catawba Valley Emergency Physicians PA in Hickory, North Carolina. Because the practice operates on a direct-pay model, patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing.
The field of internal medicine manages acute illnesses and chronic conditions by providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. Care encompasses managing complex issues such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and respiratory illnesses across the adult lifespan.
The practice setting is a group practice, and the provider accepts Medicare assignments. Patients should be aware that services are provided via a direct-pay model.
Areas of Focus
Conditions Treated
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Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of conditions does internal medicine generally treat?
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults, managing issues such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and respiratory illnesses.
Does this provider accept Medicare?
Yes, the provider accepts Medicare assignments.
What does 'direct-pay' mean for patients?
A direct-pay model means that patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than having the provider bill through a traditional insurance network.
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