Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Battiston, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1184832230
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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18 13Th Ave Ne
Hickory, NC 286013748
(828) 322-2644
fax (828) 327-2235 - Mailing address
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Po Box 308
Hickory, NC 286030308
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 11, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2085R0202X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Virginia #0101237816
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184832230. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
40,983
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$227,909
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A9575 |
Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml | 21,010 | 112 | $0 | |
Q9967 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 14,375 | 149 | $0 | |
A9585 |
Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml | 2,906 | 34 | $0 | |
70450 |
Ct scan head or brain without contrast | 440 | 416 | $39 | |
71045 |
X-ray of chest, 1 view | 290 | 266 | $9 | |
82565 |
Blood creatinine level | 145 | 143 | $5 | |
70553 |
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 140 | 127 | $298 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 138 | 137 | $8 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 116 | 115 | $89 | |
74177 |
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 114 | 114 | $85 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Hickory Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 189. This provider delivers 217× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Battiston's medical specialty?
Dr. John Battiston practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. John Battiston practice?
Dr. John Battiston practices at 18 13Th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 286013748. Office phone: 8283222644.
What is Dr. John Battiston's NPI?
Dr. John Battiston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184832230, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Battiston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Battiston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Battiston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (HCPCS A9575); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (HCPCS A9585). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.