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| Lab Tests, X-ray, MRI, CT-Scans and Ultrasound/Echocardiography Lab tests are sometimes done on the premises (time permitting). X-ray and MRI, CT, mammograms, etc. are referred out. Most insurance plans require that lab or imaging work be performed elsewhere. You will receive separate bills from outside labs, X-ray or MRI departments for tests sent out of the office. Contact the phone number on the bill with any questions. You are ultimately responsible for all fees, so be sure all tests are performed at an approved insurance plan facility. It is your responsibility to identify the lab or specialist OK'ed
by your insurance company and use that provider, since they often change
and we can't possibly keep track of all the plans. Please do the following
to avoid being overcharged for your medical lab tests by your insurance
company: Some tests and X-rays, especially preventive-care tests, are denied coverage by insurance plans, and require payment by you. We will try to let you know in advance if this is so for your visit, but the benefits offered by your insurance plan are between you, your insurance company, and your employer. We will recommend the tests we think you need for medical reasons. Please do not call about test results until at least 14 days after the test. All patients are notified about test results, including blood tests, X-ray, CAT Scans, MRI, pap smears, mammograms, etc. If your test results are not normal, we will call you within a few days of receiving the results. If your test results are normal, we will notify you by mail within 10-14 days. Here is a link to preventive testing paid for by Medicare Guide to Medicare Preventive Services
Ultrasound/echocardiogrphy are tests for which we used
to have to send patients to San Francisco every day. This includes the type of "LifeLine Screenings" that you see advertised for stroke and artery screening, only of much higher quality and dependability, and possibly covered by your insurance or Medicare! The tests are painless and done in our office.
Technical data for referring physicians Reasons for echocardiogram (beating heart) tests, also known
as "diagnostic cardiac ultrasound" include: Here is a link to preventive testing paid for by Medicare Guide to Medicare Preventive Services
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