16 nuclear medicine physicians across Allegheny County. Browse by city or filter by insurance and telehealth.
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Nuclear Medicine Physicians
100%
Accepting patients
63%
Most common: MD
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Allegheny County has 16 nuclear medicine physicians. The most common credential is MD (63%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, UPMC Presbyterian, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Local training programs run through Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Allegheny County nuclear medicine physicians include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-93078, and qhp-33602. 75% accept Medicare.
For a diagnostic scan, a technologist injects a small amount of radioactive tracer into your vein. After a waiting period (which varies by study), you lie on a scanning table while a camera detects the tracer's distribution in your body. The scan itself is painless. The nuclear medicine physician interprets the images and sends a report to your doctor. Radiation exposure is low and the tracer is eliminated naturally within hours to days.
You typically do not see a nuclear medicine physician directly. Your treating doctor orders nuclear medicine studies when needed. Common reasons include cancer staging (PET/CT), evaluating thyroid function, assessing blood flow to the heart (cardiac stress test), detecting bone metastases or fractures (bone scan), and evaluating kidney function. For radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid disease, you will consult with a nuclear medicine or endocrinology specialist.
PET/CT scan: $1,000-6,000 · Bone scan: $500-2,000 · Thyroid uptake scan: $200-1,000 · Cardiac nuclear stress test: $500-3,000
Allegheny County, PA has 16 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 Allegheny County, PA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among nuclear medicine physicians in Allegheny County, PA include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-93078, qhp-33602, and qhp-20305. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
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 Allegheny County, PA 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. Allegheny County, PA has 16 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.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Allegheny County, PA, 63% hold the MD credential and 6% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
75% of nuclear medicine physicians in Allegheny County, PA accept Medicare. Medicare covers nuclear medicine studies when medically indicated. PET scans for cancer require prior authorization and must meet specific clinical criteria. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Top accepted carriers in Allegheny County, PA include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-93078, qhp-33602, and qhp-20305.
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.