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Get the highest savings...To save the most money, patients may want to consider traveling to California, Arizona or Nevada.  Within our nationwide imaging center network, these three states have the lowest imaging prices.  In fact, many patients travel to Las Vegas, Phoenix or Southern California to get their cash discount CT Scans and then take a mini-vacation with the money they save.

See CT Scan location price list below
 --discounted cash price "includes" radiologist reading--

Call now (888) 380-6337 for more information, to get a blank
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Multiple CT Scan Locations Nationwide
(CT Scan Imaging Centers - see list below)

• State-of-the-art CT Scan Equipment
• Board Certified CT Scan Radiologists
• No Hidden CT Scan Fees
• CT Scan Readings Included In Price
• Same Day CT Scan Appointments
• Out of Area CT Scan Patients Welcome
• Pediatric, Elderly, Overweight CT Scan Patient Specialists
• No Tunnel
• No Loud Noises
• Top Quality CT Scan Images

Computed Tomography
Total CAT Scan price start at $270

CT Scans require M.D. or D.C. referral - To schedule a procedure, fax a physician or chiropractic referral (prescription) to (866) 380-6337.  Include patient's contact phone number on the referral form.  With nationwide CT Scan cash pay prices ranging from $500 to $5,000, people from every state in the U.S. and Canada have come to our centers to get affordable state-of-the-art Open CT Scans (note: if interested, please call our office to get the make and model of the imaging equipment).  For more information call (888) 380-6337.

Arizona CT Scans

Arizona CT Scan Locations/Services/Languages

Arizona prices
CT scan- $270
CT scan with contrast- $370

1.   Glendale, AZ 85306 - HF MRI, Open MRI, MRA, PET (English, Spanish)
2.   Mesa, AZ 85206 - Open MRI (English, Spanish)
3.   Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 - HF MRI, MRA (English, Spanish)
4.   Phoenix, AZ 85016 - HF MRI, Open MRI, MRA, CT, U/S (English, Spanish)
5.   Phoenix, AZ 85008 - HF MRI, MRA, CT, U/S (English, Spanish)
6.   Phoenix, AZ 85015 - HF MRI, MRA, CT, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray (English, Spanish)
7.   Peoria, AZ 85381 - HF MRI, MRA, CT, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray (English, Spanish)
8.   Phoenix, AZ 85016 - HF MRI (English, Spanish)
9.   Phoenix, AZ 85016 - MRA, CT, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray (English, Spanish)
10. Mesa, AZ 85210 - HF MRI, MRA, CT, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray (English, Spanish)
11. Phoenix, AZ 85044 - HF MRI, MRA, CT, PET, U/S (English, Spanish)

California CT Scans

California CT Scan Locations/Services/Languages

California Prices
CT scan- $270
CT scan with contrast- $370

1.    Simi Valley, CA 90074 - High Field MRI, MRA   (English, Spanish)
2.    Bakersfield, CA 93309 - HF MRI, Open MRI, CT Scan, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray (English, Spanish)
3.     Folsom, CA 95630 - Open MRI (English, Hmong)
4.    Los Gatos, CA 95032 - H.F. MRI, Open MRI, MRA (English, Spanish)
5.    Sacramento, CA 95816 - Open MRI (English, Spanish)
6.     San Francisco, CA 94109 - HF MRI, Open MRI, MRA, Pet Scan  (English, Spanish, Tagalog)
7.    Downey, CA 90240 - Open MRI, MRA (English, Spanish, Tagalog)
8      Encino, CA 91316 - HF MRI, MRA, CT Scan, U/S, X-Ray (English, Spanish, Armenian)
9.    San Ramon, 94583 - HF MRI  (English, Spanish)
10.  Encinitas, CA 92024 - HF MRI, CT Scan (English, Spanish)
11.   Monterey Park, CA 91754  - HF MRI, MRA, CT Scan (English, Spanish)
12.  Torrance, CA 90502 - HF MRI, MRA, CT Scan (English, Spanish)
13.  Los Angeles, CA 90033 - HF MRI (English, Spanish)
14.  H. Beach, CA 92647 - Open MRI, CT Scan, X-Ray (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Farsi, Dutch)
15.  Los Angeles, CA 90059 - HF MRI (English, Spanish)
16.  Sylmar, CA 91342 - HF MRI, MRA (English, Spanish)
17.  Fullerton, CA 92835 - Open MRI (English, Spanish)
18.  Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - Open MRI (English, Spanish)
19.  Hayward, CA 94545 - Open MRI (English, Spanish)
20.  Santa Ana, CA 92704 - HF MRI, MRA (English, Spanish, Mandarin)
21.  Pleasanton, CA 94588 - HF MRI, MRA (English, Spanish)
22.  Irvine, CA 92618 - PET (English, Spanish)
23.  Downey, CA 90242 - HF MRI, MRA  (English, Spanish)
24.  Redwood City, CA 94063 - HF MRI, MRA (English, Spanish)
25.  Van Nuys, CA 91405 - HF MRI, MRA (English, Spanish, French)
26.  Los Angeles, CA 90017 - Open MRI, CT Scan  (English, Spanish)
27.  Torrance, CA 90505 - Open MRI, CT Scan (English, Spanish)
28.  Bellflower, CA 90706 - Closed MRI (English, Spanish)
29.  Anaheim, CA 92804 - Closed MRI  (English, Spanish)
30.  Garden Grove, CA 92845 - Closed MRI  (English, Spanish)
31.  San Diego, CA 92130 - Closed MRI  (English, Spanish)
32.  Bonita, CA 91902 - Open MRI  (English, Spanish)
33.  Tustin, CA 92780 - Open MRI (English, Spanish)
34.  Los Angeles, CA 90026 - Closed MRI  (English, Spanish)
35.  Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 - High Field MRI, MRA, CT Scan, X-Ray  (English, Spanish)
36.  Fremont, CA 94538 - High Field MRI, MRA  (English, Spanish)
37.  Oxnard, CA 93030 - HF MRI, CT Scan, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray  (English, Spanish)
38.  Valencia, CA 91355 - HF MRI, MRA  (English, Spanish)
39.  Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 - Open MRI  (English, Spanish, Tagalog)
40   Whittier, CA 90602 - HF MRI, MRA (English, Spanish)
41.  Westlake Village, CA 91361 - Open MRI, MRA, U/S, Mammo, X-Rays  (English, Spanish)
42.  Palm Desert, CA 92260 - Open MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound
43.  Palm Springs, CA 92262 - HF MRI
44.  Murrieta, CA 92562 - HF MRI, Open MRI, CT Scans, Ultrasound
45.  Sun City, CA 92586 - HF MRI, CT Scans, Ultrasound
46.  Long Beach, CA. 90804, MRI, and CT Scans
 

Nevada Nevada CT Scans

Nevada CT Scans Locations/Services/Languages

Nevada Prices
CT scan- $270
CT scan with contrast- $370

1. Las Vegas, NV 89106 - HF MRI, CT, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray  (English, Spanish, French, Greek, Hungarian)
2. Henderson, NV 89014 - Open MRI, MRA, CT, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray  (English, Spanish)

New York MRI - New York CT Scans

New York MRI - CT Scan Locations/Services

New York Prices
CT scan- $350
CT scan with contrast- $450

1. Lockport, NY 14094 - HF MRI
2. Tonawanda, NY 14150 - CT Scan, U/S, X-Ray
3. Williamsville, NY 14221 - HF MRI, CT Scan, U/S, X-Ray

Pennsylvania CT Scan

Pennsylvania CT Scan Locations/Services

Pennsylvania Prices
CT scan- $350
CT scan with contrast- $450
1. Langhorne, PA 19047 - HF MRI, MRA, CT Scan, PET, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray
2. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 - HF MRI, Open MRI, CT Scan, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray

• Call now (888) 380-6337 for more information, to get a blank
  doctor referral form, or for a FREE, no obligation quote.

• To schedule your CT Scan, fax your doctor referral to (866) 380-6337.

Tennessee CT Scan

Tennessee CT Scan Locations/Services/Languages

Tennessee Prices
CT scan - $270
CT scan with contrast - $370

1. Chattanooga, TN 37404 - HF MRI, Open MRI, MRA, CT, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray  (English)
2. Murfreesboro, TN 37130 - Open MRI, CT, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray  (English)

Texas CT Scan

Texas CT Scan Locations/Services/Languages

Texas Prices
CT scan- $270
CT scan with contrast- $370

1. Fort Worth, TX 76104 - HF MRI, MRA, CT Scan, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray  (English, Spanish)
2. Dallas, TX 75252 - HF MRI, MRA, CT Scan, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray  (English, Spanish, Russian)
3. Dallas, TX 75243 - HF MRI, MRA, CT Scan, U/S, Mammo, X-Ray  (English, Spanish, Russian)

Virginia CT Scan

Virginia CT Scan Locations/Services

Virginia Prices
CT scan- $350
CT scan with contrast- $450

1. Fairfax, VA 22030 - HF MRI, MRA, CT Scan, U/S, X-Ray
 

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CT Scans require M.D. or D.C. referral - To schedule a procedure, fax a physician or chiropractic referral (prescription) to (866) 380-6337.  Include patient's contact phone number on the referral form.  With nationwide CT Scan cash pay prices ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, people from every state in the U.S. and Canada have come to our centers to get affordable state-of-the-art CT Scans (note: if interested, please call our office to get the make and model of the imaging equipment).  For more information call (888) 380-6337.

Our CT Scan systems are designed with patient comfort in mind. It has a patient friendly Wide Open enclosure set and dual-flared short bore integrated Body Module. With this design, patient feels much more at-eased and relaxed. In fact, for most exams except for studies involving your head or neck, you are only partially placed into the bore and can actually see everything around you. In-bore ventilation system, two-way intercom system and hand-held call button also aid in your comfort.

Difference between CT Scans, X-rays and MRI's...Unlike x-rays and CT Scans, MRI's do not use radiation.  Instead, magnetic resonance creates high-quality images through the combination of a strong magnetic field and radio waves.  MRI's can detect certain diseases much earlier than other medical imaging techniques, making it the diagnostic tool of choice for many physicians.

What is a CAT scan?

A computerized axial tomography scan is more commonly known by its abbreviated name, CAT scan or CT scan. It is an x-ray procedure which combines many x-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional views and, if needed, three-dimensional images of the internal organs and structures of the body. A CAT scan is used to define normal and abnormal structures in the body and/or assist in procedures by helping to accurately guide the placement of instruments or treatments. A large donut-shaped x-ray machine takes x-ray images at many different angles around the body. These images are processed by a computer to produce cross-sectional pictures of the body. In each of these pictures the body is seen as an x-ray "slice" of the body, which is recorded on a film. This recorded image is called a tomogram. "Computerized Axial Tomography" refers to the recorded tomogram "sections" at different levels of the body.

Imagine the body as a loaf of bread and you are looking at one end of the loaf. As you remove each slice of bread, you can see the entire surface of that slice from the crust to the center. The body is seen on CAT scan slices in a similar fashion from the skin to the central part of the body being examined. When these levels are further "added" together, a three-dimensional picture of an organ or abnormal body structure can be obtained.

Why are CAT scans performed?

CAT scans are performed to analyze the internal structures of various parts of the body. This includes the head, where traumatic injuries, (such as blood clots or skull fractures), tumors, and infections can be identified. In the spine, the bony structure of the vertebrae can be accurately defined, as can the anatomy of the intervertebral discs and spinal cord. In fact, CAT scan methods can be used to accurately measure the density of bone in evaluating osteoporosis.

Occasionally, contrast material (an x-ray dye) is placed into the spinal fluid to further enhance the scan and the various structural relationships of the spine, the spinal cord, and its nerves. CAT scans are also used in the chest to identify tumors, cysts, or infections that may be suspected on a chest x-ray. CAT scans of the abdomen are extremely helpful in defining body organ anatomy, including visualizing the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, aorta, kidneys, uterus, and ovaries. CAT scans in this area are used to verify the presence or absence of tumors, infection, abnormal anatomy, or changes of the body from trauma.

The technique is painless and can provide extremely accurate images of body structures in addition to guiding the radiologist in performing certain procedures, such as biopsies of suspected cancers, removal of internal body fluids for various tests, and the draining of abscesses which are deep in the body. Many of these procedures are minimally invasive and have markedly decreased the need to perform surgery to accomplish the same goal.

Are there risks in obtaining a CAT scan?

A CAT scan is a very low-risk procedure. The most common problem is an adverse reaction to intravenous contrast material. Intravenous contrast is usually an iodine-based liquid given in the vein, which makes many organs and structures, such as the kidneys and blood vessels much more visible on the CAT scan. There may be resulting itching, a rash, hives, or a feeling of warmth throughout the body. These are usually self-limiting reactions and go away rather quickly. If needed, antihistamines can be given to help relieve the symptoms. A more serious reaction to intravenous contrast is called an anaphylactic reaction. When this occurs, the patient may experience severe  hives and/or extreme difficulty in breathing. This reaction is quite rare, but is potentially life-threatening if not treated. Medications which may include corticosteroids, antihistamines, and  epinephrine reverse this adverse reaction.

Toxicity to the kidneys which can result in kidney failure is an extremely rare complication of the intravenous contrast used in CAT scans. Diabetics, dehydrated individuals, or patients who already have impaired kidney function are most prone to this reaction. Newer intravenous contrast agents have been developed, such as Isovue, which have nearly eliminated this complication.

The amount of radiation a person receives during a CAT scan is minimal. In men and non-pregnant women, it has not been shown to produce any adverse effects. If a woman is pregnant, there may be a potential risk to the fetus, especially in the first trimester of the pregnancy. If a woman is pregnant, she should inform her doctor of her condition and discuss other potential methods of testing, such as an ultrasound, which are not harmful to the fetus.

CT scans are used to study areas of the body and arm or leg.

• Chest (thorax). A CT scan of the chest can look for problems with the lungs, heart, esophagus, the major blood vessel (aorta), or the tissues in the center of the chest. Some common problems a CT scan may find include infection,  lung cancer, a pulmonary embolism, and an aneurysm. It also can be used to see if cancer has spread into the chest from another area of the body.
• Abdomen. A CT scan of the belly can find cysts, abscesses, infection, tumors, an aneurysm, enlarged lymph nodes, foreign objects, bleeding in the belly, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and appendicitis.
• Urinary tract. A CT scan can find kidney stones, blockage, growths, infection, and problems or diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract. A special CT scan, called a multi-detector row CT urogram, can look for kidney stones and an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) without the need for other tests.
• Liver. A CT scan can find liver tumors, bleeding from the liver, and liver diseases. A CT scan of the liver can help determine the cause of jaundice.
• Pancreas. A CT scan can find a tumor in the pancreas or inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatis).
• Gallbladder and bile ducts. A CT scan can be used to check for blockage of the bile ducts. Gallstones occasionally show up on a CT scan, but an ultrasound test is usually used to find gallstones.
• Adrenal glands. A CT scan can find tumors or enlarged adrenal glands.
• Spleen. A CT scan can be used to check for an injury to the spleen or the size of the spleen.
• Arm or leg. A CT scan can look for problems of the arms or legs, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, or foot.

A CT scan may be used to guide a needle during a tissue biopsy. It may also be used to guide the placement of a needle to drain an  abscess.

Arrange for someone to take you home in case you get a medicine to help you relax (sedative) for the test.

If you have a CT scan of your belly, you may be asked to not eat any solid foods starting the night before your scan. For a CT scan of the belly, you may drink contrast material. For some CT scans, you may need a laxative or an enema before the test.

Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will mean.

How It Is Done - A CT scan is usually done by a radiology technologist. The pictures are usually read by a radiologist. Other doctors, such as a family medicine doctor, internist, or surgeon, also may review a CT scan.  You may need to take off any jewelry. You will need to take off all or most of your clothes, depending on which area is studied. You may be able to wear your underwear for some scans. You will be given a gown to use during the test.

During the test, you will lie on a table that is hooked to the CT scanner, which is a large doughnut-shaped machine. The table slides into the round opening of the scanner, and the scanner moves around your body. The table will move while taking pictures. You may hear a click or buzz as the table and scanner move. It is very important to lie still during the test. During the test, you may be alone in the scanning room. However, the technologist will watch you through a window, and you will be able to talk to him or her through a speaker.

If dye (contrast material) is needed, it will be given in one of several ways, depending on the body area being studied.

• Contrast material may be given in a vein (IV) in the arm for chest, belly, and pelvic CT scans.
• You may drink contrast material for a belly CT, or it may be put through a tube into your bladder or rectum, or it may be put through a thin needle into a joint.

A CT scan usually takes 30 to 60 minutes but could take 2 hours.  Drink lots of liquids for 24 hours after the scan to help flush the dye out of your body.

How It Feels  - You will not have pain during the test. The table you lie on may feel hard and the room may be cool. It may be hard to lie still during the test.  Some people feel nervous inside the CT scanner. If a medicine to help you relax (sedative) or dye (contrast material) is used, an IV is usually put in your hand or arm. You may feel a quick sting or pinch when the IV is started. The dye may make you feel warm and flushed and have a metallic taste in your mouth. Some people feel sick to their stomach or have a headache. Tell the technologist or your doctor how you are feeling.

Risks - The chance of a CT scan causing a problem is small.

• There is a chance of an allergic reaction to the dye (contrast material).
• If you have diabetes or take metformin (Glucophage), the dye may cause problems. Your doctor will tell you when to stop taking metformin and when to start taking it again after the test so you will not have problems.
• There is a slight chance of developing cancer from having tests that use radiation. The chance is higher in children or people who have many radiation tests. If you are concerned about this risk, talk to your doctor about the amount of radiation this test may give you or your child and confirm that the test is needed.

Results - A computed tomography (CT) scan uses x-rays to make detailed pictures of structures the inside of the body.  The radiologist may discuss the CT Scan with you right after the test. However, complete results usually are available for your doctor in 1 to 2 days.

Normal:	The organs and blood vessels are normal in size, shape, and location. No blockages in blood vessels are present.
	No foreign objects, (such as metal or glass fragments), growths (such as cancer), inflammation, or infection are present.
	No bleeding or collections of fluid are present.
Abnormal:	An organ may be too large or too small, damaged, or infected. Cysts or abscesses are present.
	Foreign objects (such as metal or glass fragments) may be present.
	Kidney stones or gallstones may be present.
	Growths (such as tumors) may be seen in the colon, lungs, ovary, liver, adrenal gland, or pancreas.
	A CT scan of the chest may show a pulmonary embolism, fluid in the lungs, or infection.
	An aneurysm may be present.
	Blockage may be seen in the intestines or in the bile ducts.
	A CT of the belly may show inflammatory bowel disease or diverticulitis.
	Lymph nodes may be enlarged.
	Blockages may be present in blood vessels.
	A growth, fracture, infection, or other problem is present in an arm or leg.

The following may stop you from having the test or may change the test results:

• Pregnancy. CT scans are not usually done during pregnancy.
• Barium and bismuth show up on a CT scan. If a CT scan of the belly is needed, it should be done before any tests that use barium, such as a barium enema.
• You cannot lie still during the test.
• Metal objects, such as surgical clips, in the belly or metal from joint replacements may cause a problem in seeing the body area clearly.

What To Think About -

• Sometimes your CT test results may be different because you were tested at a different medical center or earlier test results are not available to compare to the new test findings.
• Children who need a CT scan may need special instructions for the test. The child will likely need to hold his or her breath during the scan. If the child is too young to hold still or is afraid, the doctor may give the child a medicine to help him or her relax (sedatgive). 
• If your child is scheduled for a CT scan, talk with your child's doctor about the need for the scan and the risk of radiation exposure to your child.
• Special CT scanners called spiral (helical) CT scanners and multislice CT scanners are sometimes used for this test. These special scanners can be used for many conditions, such as finding kidney stones, a pulmonary embolism, an enlarged prostate gland, or artherosclerosis. These special CT scanners can:
  • Take better pictures of blood vessels and organs so other imaging tests may not be needed.
  • Test in less time.
• CT results are often compared to positron emission tomography (PET) results to help find cancer. Some new scanners do both scans at the same time.
• An electron beam CT scan is another type of CT scan that can find atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. An electron beam CT scan is much faster than a standard CT scan and can take a good picture of a coronary artery while the heart is beating. Electron beam CT scans are not widely available. Another type of CT scanner, the multi-slice CT scan, is nearly as fast as electron beam CT scanners and is more widely available.
• A CT angiogram shows two- and three-dimensional pictures of blood vessels better than a standard CT scan. For more information, see the medical test Angiogram.
• Cardiac calcium scoring is a new type of CT scan that is used to test a person's risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). It is not widely available at this time and is not covered by many insurance plans. Experts disagree about the value of the test, especially for people who do not smoke and do not have other risk factors for CAD. For more information, see the medical test Cardiac Calcium Scoring.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may give more information than a CT scan about certain conditions. However, a CT scan often gives better pictures of bones and sudden (acute) bleeding than an MRI scan. For more information, see the medical test Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Experts disagree about the use of a CT method called full-body scanning to screen for coronary artery disease and cancers. Full-body scanning is expensive, can lead to unnecessary tests or surgery, and may increase the chance of cancer from the radiation exposure. Most doctors do not recommend these studies unless a person has a specific risk for a specific disease