Dr. John Christopher Bools

  • 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.

Address: 18 13th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601-3748

Phone 1: (828) 322-2644

Fax: (828) 327-2235


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)
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    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

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. John Christopher Bools has been primarily specialized in Diagnostic Radiology for over 44 years of experience.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
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    Diagnostic Radiology
    A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
  • Radiology / Body Imaging
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    Body Imaging
    A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.
  • Radiology / Neuroradiology
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    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.
  • Radiology / Nuclear Radiology
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    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.
  • Radiology / Pediatric Radiology
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    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.
  • Radiology / Therapeutic Radiology
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    Therapeutic Radiology
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  • Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
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    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.
  • Radiology / Radiological Physics
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    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.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Ultrasound
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    Diagnostic Ultrasound
    A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Diagnostic Ultrasound.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Catawba Radiological Associates, Inc


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 Update Data guide.

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