Browse nuclear medicine physicians in South Carolina.
5
Nuclear Medicine Physicians
100%
Accepting patients
60%
Most common: MD
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South Carolina has 5 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 (60%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 20%.
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia train nuclear medicine physicians in the state. Notable hospitals include MUSC Health University Medical Center, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Health systems such as MUSC Health, Prisma Health, and Roper St. Francis Healthcare employ many of the state's nuclear medicine physicians.
40% accept Medicare. Patients with Healthy Connections should verify coverage directly, as not all nuclear medicine physicians participate.
The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is the oldest medical school in the South, founded in 1824.
South Carolina has 5 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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. South Carolina has 5 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 South Carolina, 60% hold the MD credential and 20% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
40% of nuclear medicine physicians in South Carolina 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.
Some nuclear medicine physicians in South Carolina accept Healthy Connections, 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 Healthy Connections 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 5 nuclear medicine physicians in South Carolina, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
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.