Dr. John Christopher Bools
Diagnostic Radiology in Hickory, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 44+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John Christopher Bools, MD, is a Diagnostic Radiology specialist in Hickory, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio At Toledo in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Diagnostic Radiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Cmc-Blue Ridge, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center, North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Dr. John Christopher Bools also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Catawba Radiological Associates, Inc. Dr. John Christopher Bools accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 322-2644 to request Dr. John Christopher Bools the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
John Christopher Bools |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5193747772 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiology (primary specialty)
- Interventional Radiology
Experience
- Over 44 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. John Christopher Bools attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio At Toledo in 1980.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1013028695
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. John Christopher Bools
Medical Licenses
Dr. John Christopher Bools has been primarily specialized in Diagnostic Radiology for over 44 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
click for detail Diagnostic Radiology A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
| 25552 | North Carolina |
- Radiology / Body Imaging
click for detail Body Imaging A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.
| 25552 | North Carolina |
- Radiology / Neuroradiology
click for detail Neuroradiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
| 25552 | North Carolina |
- Radiology / Nuclear Radiology
click for detail Nuclear Radiology A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
| 25552 | North Carolina |
- Radiology / Pediatric Radiology
click for detail Pediatric Radiology A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
| 25552 | North Carolina |
- Radiology / Therapeutic Radiology
| 25552 | North Carolina |
- Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
click for detail Vascular & Interventional Radiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
| 25552 | North Carolina |
- Radiology / Radiological Physics
click for detail Radiological Physics A radiological physicist deals with the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of roentgen rays, gamma rays from sealed sources, ultrasonic radiation and radio-frequency radiation, as well as the equipment associated with their production and use, including radiation safety.
| 25552 | North Carolina |
- Radiology / Diagnostic Ultrasound
click for detail Diagnostic Ultrasound A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
| 25552 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lenoir, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Morganton, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Hickory, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Hickory, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Catawba Radiological Associates, Inc
| Catawba Radiological Associates, Inc | 17 |
Practice Locations
18 13th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601-3748
Phone: (828) 322-2644
Fax: (828) 327-2235
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
18 Thirteenth Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601-3748
Phone: (828) 322-2644
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, February 29, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. John Christopher Bools [NPI: 1013028695]Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology