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- 18 13Th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
About Dr. Tate
Knox R. Tate, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in Hickory, NC. Knox is a 1999 graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Knox is also listed as specializing in radiology, nuclear medicine, and neuroradiology. According to Medicare claims data, Knox cared for 2,798 Medicare patients across 2,886 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and ct scan head or brain without contrast. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285745638.
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
- (828) 322-2644
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,886 services · 2,798 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
419 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
217 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
210 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
181 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
177 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
148 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
130 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
129 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
118 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
116 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Knox R. Tate specialize in?
Knox R. Tate is a radiologist in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Knox R. Tate located?
Knox R. Tate is listed at 18 13Th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Knox R. Tate's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 322-2644. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Knox R. Tate's NPI number?
Knox R. Tate's National Provider Identifier is 1285745638. 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 Knox R. Tate train?
Knox R. Tate attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Knox R. Tate been practicing?
Knox R. Tate has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Knox R. Tate do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Knox R. Tate performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Knox R. Tate confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Knox R. Tate. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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