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Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD

(Dr. Grady Shue Jr., M.D.)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (1997)

2201 S. Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 580-6900

Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD is affiliated with UNC Health, BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP INC and UNC Health Blue Ridge.

Office Locations

UNC Health Blue Ridge

2134 14th Avenue Circle Nw Suite D
Hickory, NC 28601

(828) 580-1235

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UNC Health Blue Ridge

2201 S. Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 580-6900

(828) 580-6952

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

brain MRI

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

MRI

venous duplex ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD had a list price for brain MRI, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and venous duplex ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2012 were X-rays, CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	629
aspiration	16
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	519
breast procedures	740
cardiac procedures	154
CT scan	1028
diagnostic imaging	184
diagnostic procedures	31
endocrine imaging	12
excision	31
eye procedures	14
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hip imaging	81
image guided procedures	46
lab tests	24
minimally invasive procedures	46
minor procedures	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	276
musculoskeletal imaging	293
neck imaging	38
nuclear scan	230
open surgery	31
pelvic imaging	394
pleural drainage	16
preventive care	453
spinal procedures	250
stress testing	154
thoracic (chest) imaging	938
thyroid function tests	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	517
vascular procedures	270
women's imaging	694
X-rays	1802

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2013 were X-rays, CT scan, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	458
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	382
breast procedures	813
cardiac procedures	110
CT scan	823
diagnostic imaging	142
endocrine imaging	11
gastrointestinal procedures	60
hip imaging	86
lab tests	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	286
musculoskeletal imaging	321
neck imaging	38
nuclear scan	167
pelvic imaging	333
preventive care	609
spinal procedures	217
stress testing	110
thoracic (chest) imaging	564
thyroid function tests	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	369
vascular procedures	205
women's imaging	813
X-rays	1585

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	845
Female	2026

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2629
Black	180
Hispanic	22
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1083
From 75 to 84	770
85 and over	289
Less than 65	729

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2014 were X-rays, CT scan, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	302
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	250
breast procedures	435
cardiac procedures	84
CT scan	623
diagnostic imaging	83
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hip imaging	78
lab tests	44
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	256
musculoskeletal imaging	264
neck imaging	35
nuclear scan	120
pelvic imaging	194
preventive care	308
spinal procedures	192
stress testing	84
thoracic (chest) imaging	428
ultrasound (sonogram)	213
vascular procedures	77
women's imaging	435
X-rays	923

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	740
Female	1416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1990
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	776
From 75 to 84	545
85 and over	214
Less than 65	621

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2015 were X-rays, CT scan, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	469
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	269
breast procedures	678
cardiac procedures	110
CT scan	890
diagnostic imaging	106
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hip imaging	48
lab tests	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	241
musculoskeletal imaging	326
neck imaging	40
nuclear scan	132
pelvic imaging	320
preventive care	376
spinal procedures	220
stress testing	110
thoracic (chest) imaging	587
ultrasound (sonogram)	388
vascular procedures	77
women's imaging	678
X-rays	1220

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	1710
Female	3516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4812
Black	302
Hispanic	36
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2012
From 75 to 84	1264
85 and over	492
Less than 65	1458

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2016 were X-rays, CT scan, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	296
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	229
breast procedures	545
cardiac procedures	81
CT scan	670
diagnostic imaging	82
hip imaging	52
lab tests	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	277
musculoskeletal imaging	346
neck imaging	27
nuclear scan	81
pelvic imaging	213
preventive care	341
spinal procedures	174
stress testing	81
thoracic (chest) imaging	514
ultrasound (sonogram)	276
vascular procedures	76
women's imaging	545
X-rays	1057

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	730
Female	1599

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2130
Black	143
Hispanic	20
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	930
From 75 to 84	559
85 and over	215
Less than 65	625

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2017 were X-rays, CT scan, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	403
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	269
breast procedures	652
cardiac procedures	62
CT scan	669
diagnostic imaging	111
eye procedures	12
hip imaging	60
lab tests	27
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	412
musculoskeletal imaging	390
neck imaging	62
nuclear scan	99
pelvic imaging	243
preventive care	403
spinal procedures	232
stress testing	62
thoracic (chest) imaging	492
ultrasound (sonogram)	417
vascular procedures	121
women's imaging	652
X-rays	1159

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	848
Female	1728

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2381
Black	137
Hispanic	21
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1062
From 75 to 84	632
85 and over	231
Less than 65	651

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2018 were X-rays, CT scan, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	236
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	273
breast procedures	584
CT scan	637
diagnostic imaging	87
eye procedures	15
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hip imaging	40
lab tests	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	302
musculoskeletal imaging	359
neck imaging	45
nuclear scan	38
pelvic imaging	166
preventive care	406
spinal procedures	227
thoracic (chest) imaging	147
ultrasound (sonogram)	350
vascular procedures	176
women's imaging	584
X-rays	736

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	783
Female	1560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2154
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	977
From 75 to 84	604
85 and over	232
Less than 65	530

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2019 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	185
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	193
breast procedures	648
CT scan	412
diagnostic imaging	93
hip imaging	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	195
musculoskeletal imaging	179
neck imaging	20
nuclear scan	28
pelvic imaging	131
preventive care	439
spinal procedures	130
thoracic (chest) imaging	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	296
vascular procedures	115
women's imaging	648
X-rays	635

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	556
Female	1276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1673
Black	103
Hispanic	18
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	771
From 75 to 84	500
85 and over	198
Less than 65	363

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2020 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	154
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	176
breast procedures	646
CT scan	388
diagnostic imaging	81
hip imaging	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	142
musculoskeletal imaging	38
neck imaging	12
pelvic imaging	114
preventive care	444
spinal procedures	135
thoracic (chest) imaging	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	224
vascular procedures	50
women's imaging	646
X-rays	537

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	442
Female	1100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1425
Black	73
Hispanic	18
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	697
From 75 to 84	414
85 and over	136
Less than 65	295

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2021 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	192
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	190
breast procedures	848
CT scan	378
diagnostic imaging	115
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hip imaging	16
lab tests	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	208
musculoskeletal imaging	70
neck imaging	15
pelvic imaging	153
preventive care	555
spinal procedures	149
thoracic (chest) imaging	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	293
vascular procedures	67
women's imaging	848
X-rays	707

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	487
Female	1262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1603
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	806
From 75 to 84	500
85 and over	155
Less than 65	288

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC during 2022 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	175
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	150
breast procedures	994
CT scan	320
diagnostic imaging	130
lab tests	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	155
musculoskeletal imaging	13
neck imaging	16
pelvic imaging	131
preventive care	644
spinal procedures	130
thoracic (chest) imaging	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	348
vascular procedures	98
women's imaging	994
X-rays	787

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	403
Female	1278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1572
Black	61
Hispanic	15
Asian	14
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	810
From 75 to 84	452
85 and over	170
Less than 65	249

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Hickory, NC were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and CT scan.

abdominal imaging	318
aspiration	16
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	263
breast procedures	689
cardiac procedures	100
CT scan	621
diagnostic imaging	110
diagnostic procedures	31
endocrine imaging	11
excision	31
eye procedures	13
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hip imaging	49
image guided procedures	46
lab tests	23
minimally invasive procedures	46
minor procedures	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	250
musculoskeletal imaging	236
neck imaging	31
nuclear scan	111
open surgery	31
pelvic imaging	217
pleural drainage	16
preventive care	452
spinal procedures	186
stress testing	100
thoracic (chest) imaging	361
thyroid function tests	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	335
vascular procedures	121
women's imaging	685
X-rays	1013

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	685
Female	1523

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	118
Asian / Pacific Islander	20
Non-Hispanic White	2033
Hispanic	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	567
85 and over	212
Less than 65	528
65 to 74	902

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is certified by the Radiology, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Board Certification: Radiology, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP INC

UNC Health Blue Ridge

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), CVS Health Individual and Exchange Plans (HIX and ACA), DirectNet, BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Ambetter of North Carolina, Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Grady Van Shue JR., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

CVS Health Individual and Exchange Plans (HIX and ACA)

DirectNet

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Ambetter of North Carolina

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

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Biography

Dr. Grady Shue's medical specialty is diagnostic radiology. He appears to be in-network for Coventry, Cigna, and Centene, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Shue attended East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for residency. He is affiliated with UNC Health.