Dr. James B. Karol

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 51+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James B. Karol, MD, is a Urology specialist in Alameda, California. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Urology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Alameda Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Valleycare Medical Center, John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus, San Ramon Regional Medical Ctr. Dr. James B. Karol also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Norcal Urology Medical Group Inc. Dr. James B. Karol accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. James B. Karol at 501 S Shore W Ctr 103 to request Dr. James B. Karol the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 501 S Shore W Ctr
103
Alameda, CA 94501-5762


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James B. Karol
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9133203623
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

  • Urology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 51 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. James B. Karol attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1973.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1306840954
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 10, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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 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. James B. Karol

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James B. Karol has been primarily specialized in Specialist for over 51 years of experience.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
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    Specialist
    An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Norcal Urology Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

501 S Shore W Ctr
103
Alameda, CA 94501-5762

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, September 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, May 7, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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