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- 1230 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, AL 36106
About Dr. Bolen
Joel C. Bolen, MD practices geriatric medicine in Montgomery, AL. Joel is a 1995 graduate of Wake Forest University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Joel cared for 1,009 Medicare patients across 1,582 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063576130.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (334) 277-7665
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1230 CARMICHAEL WAY
Montgomery, AL 36106
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Geriatric Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Balance & Mobility
- Senior Dizziness
- Walking Problems
Blood Health
- Senior Anemia
Bones & Joints
- Broken Hip Recovery
- Osteoarthritis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's disease
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering
- Mild cognitive impairment
Digestive
General Health
- Dehydration In Seniors
- Elderly Frailty
- Senior Malnutrition
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Geriatric care
Hormone Health
- Underactive Thyroid In Seniors
Mental Health
- Restlessness And Agitation
- Senior Anxiety
- Senior Depression
- Caregiver burnout
Mobility
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
Pain
- Chronic Pain In Seniors
Skin & Wounds
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Bedsores
- Non-Healing Wounds
Sleep
- Senior Insomnia
Most searched conditions
Cardiovascular
Ears & Hearing
Infections
Joints & Pain
Lung Health
Men's Health
Oral Health
Spine & Pain
Urinary & Bladder
Urinary Health
Procedures & services
Brain & memory
Cardiovascular
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure Check
Care Placement
- Nursing Home Placement Assessment
Caregiver Support
- Dementia Caregiver Training
Chronic Disease Management
- Senior Diabetes Target Adjustment
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering Safety Plan
Digestive
- Constipation And Bowel Management
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
Elder care
- Caregiver training and support
End-of-Life Planning
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
Foot Care
- Routine Senior Foot And Nail Care
General Geriatric Care
- Senior Telehealth Consultation
General Health
- Outpatient IV Hydration
Geriatric care
Home Care
- Home Health Certification
- In-Home Care Needs Assessment
Legal & Cognitive
- Mental Competency Evaluation
Mental Health
- Agitation And Behavior Management Planning
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Equipment
- Walker Or Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- High-Calorie Senior Nutrition Plan
- Senior Nutrition Assessment
Outpatient Care
- In-Home Doctor Visit
- Post-hospital transitional care
Pain Management
- Safe Senior Pain Management Plan
Palliative & Hospice
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Eligibility Evaluation
Patient Safety
- Elder Abuse And Neglect Assessment
Planning & Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Long-Term Care Insurance Evaluation
- Medical Power Of Attorney Consultation
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
Respiratory
- Oxygen Therapy Evaluation
Safety & Daily Function
- Daily Living Activities Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Sensory Health
- Hearing Aid Fitting Referral
Surgical Clearance
- Senior Pre-Surgery Clearance
Urinary & Bladder
- Postvoid residual measurement
- Urinary Catheter Change And Care
Urinary Health
- Scheduled Toileting Program
Wounds & skin
Routine Blood Tests
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bone Health
Ear Care
Medication Management
- Deprescribing consultation
Mobility
Pain & Injections
Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,582 services · 1,009 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
258 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
208 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | Office visit | 99310 |
184 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
131 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
122 | More than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
84 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
57 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
56 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
55 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
54 | Less often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 1
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Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bolen?
Dr. Bolen is a geriatrician in Montgomery, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bolen's address?
Dr. Bolen is listed at 1230 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, AL 36106. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bolen?
The number on file is (334) 277-7665. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bolen's NPI number?
Dr. Bolen's National Provider Identifier is 1063576130. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Bolen train?
Dr. Bolen attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bolen been practicing?
Dr. Bolen has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bolen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bolen the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bolen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bolen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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