Browse nuclear medicine physicians in Alabama.
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Nuclear Medicine Physicians
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Accepting patients
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Most common: MD
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Alabama has 3 licensed nuclear medicine physicians, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD, which stands for Doctor of Medicine, at 100%.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and University of South Alabama College of Medicine train nuclear medicine physicians in the state. Notable hospitals include UAB Hospital, Huntsville Hospital, and Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Health systems such as UAB Health System, Infirmary Health, and Huntsville Hospital Health System employ many of the state's nuclear medicine physicians.
Patients with Alabama Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all nuclear medicine physicians participate.
Alabama has one of the highest rates of rural hospital closures in the country, impacting healthcare access in underserved communities.
Alabama has 3 licensed nuclear medicine physicians. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of nuclear medicine physicians in Alabama are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
A PET/CT scan costs $1,000 to $6,000. A bone scan runs $500 to $2,000. A thyroid uptake scan costs $200 to $1,000. A cardiac nuclear stress test ranges from $500 to $3,000. Actual costs in Alabama depend on the provider and your insurance plan. PET scans almost always require prior authorization. Ensure the imaging center is in-network and that authorization is obtained before the study. Outpatient imaging centers may offer lower costs than hospital-based facilities.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Alabama has 3 nuclear medicine physicians. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some nuclear medicine physicians in Alabama accept Alabama Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers nuclear medicine studies in all states when medically necessary. Prior authorization is standard for PET scans and expensive studies. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Alabama Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Nuclear medicine studies are ordered for specific diagnostic needs. Most patients have them infrequently. Cancer surveillance patients may have periodic PET scans as recommended by their oncologist. With 3 nuclear medicine physicians in Alabama, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Nuclear Medicine Physicians in the area may have trained at University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Major hospitals in the area include UAB Hospital, Huntsville Hospital, and Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Many nuclear medicine physicians maintain hospital affiliations for procedures or consultations that require a hospital setting. Contact the hospital directly or check provider profiles on FindClarity for affiliation details.
Nuclear medicine studies are covered under diagnostic imaging benefits. PET/CT scans almost always require prior authorization from your insurance company. Studies must be deemed medically necessary. Some insurers restrict PET scan coverage to specific cancer types or clinical scenarios. Verify authorization before the study to avoid unexpected costs.