DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ASSOCIATES

Insurance acceptance can vary by location and individual provider within DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ASSOCIATES. 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 DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ASSOCIATES 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 12 providers across 5 locations, DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ASSOCIATES may have more appointment availability than smaller practices.

Most large medical groups like DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ASSOCIATES 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 DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ASSOCIATES. 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.

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ASSOCIATES has admitting privileges at 27 hospitals:

• CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL, INC
• CHRISTUS COUSHATTA HEALTH CARE CENTER
• CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
• CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM
• CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL
• DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
• EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
• ENLOE HEALTH
• HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER
• LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• LOGAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-PEE DEE
• MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL
• NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT
• OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT-ST MARY MEDICAL CENT
• PARIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• PARRISH MEDICAL CENTER
• RIVERS HEALTH
• SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER
• ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
• TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL BROOKSVILLE
• UCH-MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
• UCHEALTH PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
• WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL
• WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER

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