NORCAL IMAGING

Insurance acceptance can vary by location and individual provider within NORCAL IMAGING. We recommend:

• Calling ahead to verify your specific insurance plan is accepted
• Checking with your insurance company's provider directory
• Asking about payment options if your insurance isn't accepted
• Inquiring about self-pay rates and payment plans

Important: Even if NORCAL IMAGING accepts your insurance, specialist services may require referrals or prior authorization.

Wait times can vary depending on the type of appointment and provider availability:

• Routine primary care: Usually 1-3 weeks for established patients
• Annual physicals: May need to book 2-8 weeks in advance
• Specialist appointments: Can range from 2-12 weeks depending on the specialty
• Urgent care: Same-day or next-day appointments often available

With 39 providers across 8 locations, NORCAL IMAGING may have more appointment availability than smaller practices.

Most large medical groups like NORCAL IMAGING offer online patient portals where you can:

• View test results and medical records
• Schedule appointments
• Message your healthcare team
• Request prescription refills
• Update your contact and insurance information

Ask about portal access during your first visit or call their main office to get set up with online access.

New patient acceptance can vary by individual provider and location within NORCAL IMAGING. Here's what to do:

• Call the specific location you're interested in
• Ask about new patient availability for your preferred provider type
• Inquire about wait lists if your preferred doctor isn't taking new patients
• Consider other providers within the group who may have availability

Large medical groups often have multiple providers in each specialty, increasing your chances of finding an available doctor.

NORCAL IMAGING has admitting privileges at 38 hospitals:

• ADVENTIST HEALTH SIMI VALLEY
• ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
• ALOMERE HEALTH
• BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, SUSSEX CAMPUS
• BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS
• COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• EMANATE HEALTH FOOTHILL PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
• EMANATE HEALTH INTER-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
• ENLOE HEALTH
• GARFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
• HMHP ST ELIZABETH BOARDMAN HEALTH CENTER
• HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
• LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
• LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
• LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
• MCLAREN NORTHERN MICHIGAN
• MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
• MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
• PALOMAR HEALTH DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
• PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER POWAY
• PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS
• PENN HIGHLANDS ELK
• PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER
• RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-MEDICAL CENTER
• SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
• SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR
• SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD
• ST ELIZABETH YOUNGSTOWN HOSPITAL
• ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE
• ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER OF STOCKTON
• UPMC CARLISLE
• UPMC HANOVER
• UPMC MEMORIAL
• UPMC PINNACLE HOSPITALS
• WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

This network gives you access to specialized care while maintaining continuity with your primary medical team.