1. How do I find Lexington Diagnostic Center?
2. How do I schedule an MRI, CT Scan, PET Scan, Ultrasound, Cardiac Calcium Score or Virtual Colonoscopy?
3. How long will it take to perform an MRI, CT Scan, PET Scan or Ultrasound test?
4. Is MRI safe, even if I am pregnant?
5. Why is the MRI scanner so noisy?
6. When will my Doctor get a report? Will I get copies of the scan to take to my Doctor?
7. Will my insurance pay for screening CT Scans?
8. I have to work and have trouble getting off during the day.   Do you have early morning, evening and weekend hours?
9. I am rather large and scared of closed places.  Can I still get an MRI Scan, CT Scan or PET Scan?
   
   For other questions send an e-mail to Dr. George Privett at gwpivett@aol.com or call at 800-755-7441 or (859) 278-7226 in Lexington. 

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How do I find the Lexington Diagnostic Center?

We are conveniently located at 1725 Harrodsburg Road near St Joseph Hospital.  With plenty of convenient parking and handicap access. We are across the street from the Fire Department and Picadome School.  Turn on Shaker Drive off Harrodsburg Road and you will see our building and sign. 

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How do I schedule an MRI, CT Scan, PET Scan, Ultrasound, Cardiac Calcium Score or Virtual Colonoscopy?

If your doctor has recommended a clinical MRI, CT, PET or Ultrasound scan to help in diagnosing your symptoms, then you or the doctor’s office staff will call to schedule you for an appointment.  Our office can help the doctor by performing pre-certification with your health insurance carrier if necessary. Our central scheduling number is 800-755-7441 and our Lexington number is (859) 278-7226.  

If you wish to have a screening Cardiac Calcium Score, Lung Cancer Screening Scan or Virtual Colonoscopy call us for an appointment. No doctor’s referral is needed.

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How long will it take to perform an MRI, CT Scan, PET Scan or Ultrasound?

MRI Scanning a single area without contrast will take about 20-40 minutes on the High Field MRI Scanner and 30-45 minutes on the High Field OPEN MRI.  If the doctor has ordered multiple body parts to be scanned, then the scans will take longer. CT Scanning will take about 10 minutes for each test ordered. For PET Scans, plan to be here for about 2 hours.  The scan itself will take about 35 minutes.  Ultrasounds take about 20 minutes.

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Is MRI safe, even if I am pregnant?

There are no known adverse effects on the human body from MRI scanners used today.  Unlike an X-ray or CAT Scan, MRIs do not emit any ionizing radiation.  To date there have been no adverse reactions to pregnancy from MRI.  However, to be perfectly safe we prefer to scan pregnant women only if the symptoms indicate that the scan can't wait until the baby is born and the patient signs an informed consent. 

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Why is the MRI scanner so noisy?

Although there are no moving parts inside and MRI scanner, noise is generated when powerful Radio Frequency (RF) electrical pulses are turned on and strong electromagnetic fields are switched off and on rapidly.  We offer all patients earplugs, or nice music in headphones to help reduce the noise level.  Many people can go to sleep during a scan.

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When will my Doctor get a report? Will I get copies of my scan to take to my Doctor?

Generally the scans are read the same day or next morning and a preliminary hand written report is faxed to your Doctor at that time.  The formal typed report will be ready within 24 to 48 hours and sent by mail.  You will be provided with one complimentary set of images at the time of the scan to take to your Doctors.  We suggest that you keep up with these images.  If they are lost, we will provide another set at a cost of $75.00.  

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Will my insurance pay for Screening CT scans?

Insurance Companies and HMO’s generally do not pay for screening tests, so the Cardiac Calcium Score, Lung Cancer Screening and Virtual Colonoscopy are not usually covered. These screening tests must be paid for at the time the services are performed. We do accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. For more information about Virtual Colonoscopy click on Virtual Colonoscopy.

For tests ordered by your doctor because of symptoms, we participate with all major insurance carriers, HMO's, PPO's including United Healthcare, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross, Bluegrass Family Health, CHA Health, Medicare, Medicaid, and Workman's Compensation.  Each plan is different and you should check with your plan Handbook or Client Services to determine whether or not you have a co-pay or a deductible to meet.  If you do not have insurance coverage payment is expected at the time of service.   If you are unable to pay in full for your scan at the time of service, we will be happy to discuss a down payment and set up a payment schedule.  For further information you may contact our billing office (859) 278-7226.

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I have to work and have trouble getting off during the day. Do you have early morning, evening and weekend hours?

Yes, we have convenient early morning, evening, and Saturday hours.  We are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday and 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday.  We can often schedule patients on the same day or next day after the test is ordered.

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I am rather large and afraid of closed spaces. Can I still get an MRI, CT or PET scan ?

Both of our MRI scanners, CT scanners and our PET scanner are particularly suited for patients who are large or who have claustrophobia.  Our Open MRI is so large and wide open that the patient is placed into the scanner sideways.  Our high field MRI is much shorter than most MRI scanners as well as having a large opening which is flared.  A family member can be in the room with you during the scan.  Our MRI scanners hold large patients weighing up to 430 pounds.  Our CT Scanner can also handle patients up to 450 pounds.

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© Neurodiagnostics P.S.C., 2001-08
1725 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 100
Lexington, KY 40504
Phone 859-278-7226 or Toll Free 800-755-7441