North State Radiology voluntarily goes through a rigorous review process to ensure that we meet nationally accepted standards in medical imaging.

American College of Radiology

We have received accreditation from the American College of Radiology for the following imaging modalities:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)




• Computed Tomography (CT)




• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)




• Mammography




• Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

Our personnel are well qualified to perform and interpret your medical images, and our facilities meet or exceed quality assurance and safety guidelines.

For further information regarding ACR Accreditation, please visit the ACR website by clicking on the ACR seal.

The Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging

North Valley Advanced Imaging has successfully achieved accreditation in CT for pediatric imaging by demonstrating our ability to image pediatric patients with appropriate radiation doses. For further information, please click the “Image Gently” seal.

Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) Certification

North State Imaging is an FDA Certified Mammography Facility and meets baseline quality standards for equipment, personnel, and practices under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). For further information about MQSA Certification, please visit the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website

National Quality Measures for Breast Centers

North State Imaging has been designated as a Certified Quality Breast Center in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program, which is administered by the National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc. The program is aimed at measuring and improving the quality of breast health care provided by imaging professionals to their patients. For more information on this program, visit nqmbc.org

The American Board of Radiology (ABR)

All North State Radiology physicians are board certified by the American Board of Radiology. For additional information on certification standards, please visit the ABR website.