Compare 441 radiologists in Birmingham, AL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
441
Radiologists
100%
Accepting patients
72%
Most common: MD
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Birmingham has 441 radiologists. The most common credential is MD (72%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Five Points South, Highland Park, Avondale, and Lakeview.
Nearby hospitals include UAB Hospital, Children's of Alabama, and Grandview Medical Center. Local training programs run through University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine and Samford University. UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and a nationally recognized academic medical center.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Birmingham radiologists include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-46944, and qhp-17091. 81% accept Medicare.
For imaging studies, you will check in at the radiology department, change into a gown if needed, and the technologist will perform the scan. The radiologist reads the images afterward and sends a report to your doctor, usually within 24 to 48 hours. For interventional procedures, you will meet the radiologist beforehand, discuss the procedure and risks, and receive sedation or local anesthesia. Afterward, you will be monitored briefly before going home.
You typically do not schedule a visit with a radiologist directly. Your treating physician orders imaging, and a radiologist interprets it. However, you may see an interventional radiologist for image-guided biopsies, tumor ablation, angioplasty, embolization, or drain placement. For screening mammography, you interact with the breast imaging radiologist through the mammography center.
X-ray: $50-300 · CT scan: $300-3,000 · MRI: $500-3,500 · Mammogram: $0 (preventive) or $100-500
Birmingham, AL has 441 licensed radiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of radiologists in Birmingham, AL 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 radiologists in Birmingham, AL include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-46944, qhp-17091, and cigna. 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.
An X-ray costs $50 to $300. A CT scan runs $300 to $3,000. An MRI costs $500 to $3,500. A screening mammogram is $0 (preventive). Actual costs in Birmingham, AL depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Outpatient imaging centers often charge significantly less than hospital-based radiology for the same study. Ask your doctor if a freestanding center is an option. Verify the facility and reading radiologist are both in-network.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Birmingham, AL has 441 radiologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
81% of radiologists in Birmingham, AL accept Medicare. Medicare covers diagnostic imaging when ordered by a physician. Screening mammograms are covered annually at no cost. CT and MRI may require prior authorization. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some radiologists in Birmingham, AL accept Alabama Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers medically necessary imaging in all states. Prior authorization is common for advanced studies like MRI, CT, and PET scans. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Alabama Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Birmingham, AL include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-46944, qhp-17091, and cigna.
Imaging is ordered by your treating physician and covered under your medical insurance. Many studies require prior authorization, especially MRI, CT, and PET scans. The imaging facility may bill separately from the radiologist who reads the study. Verify both are in-network. Outpatient imaging centers often cost significantly less than hospital-based imaging for the same study.