Radiologists in Orange County, CA
601 radiologists across Orange County. Browse by city or filter by insurance and telehealth.
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Most common: MD
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Specialty: radiologistState: CACounty: Orange County
About radiologists in Orange County, CA
Orange County's healthcare is surprisingly decentralized for a metro of 3.2 million. There's no single dominant system. Instead, Hoag, Providence, MemorialCare, Kaiser, and UCI each control different slices of the county. The result is genuine competition, which generally benefits patients, but it also means your choice of insurance plan heavily shapes which providers you can see.
Orange County has 601 radiologists. The most common credential is MD (88%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
OC is organized around freeway corridors. The I-405 spine connects Huntington Beach through Costa Mesa to Irvine. The I-5 runs through Tustin, Mission Viejo, and down to San Clemente. Most major hospital campuses sit within a mile of a freeway on-ramp. North OC (Fullerton, Anaheim) and South OC (Mission Viejo, San Clemente) each have their own hospital anchors, so most residents don't need to cross the entire county for care.
Providers practice throughout Orange County. Newport Beach is hoag Hospital Newport Beach is the flagship of the Hoag system, with dense specialist offices along Superior Avenue and the Newport Center medical corridor. Huntington Beach is huntington Beach Hospital (Prime Healthcare) and multiple urgent care centers serve this large coastal city. Hoag and MemorialCare are a short drive. Costa Mesa is home to several large medical office buildings along Harbor Boulevard, with proximity to Hoag Irvine and UCI Medical Center. Laguna Beach is a small community that relies on Mission Hospital Laguna Beach for ER care and Newport/Irvine for most specialist appointments.
Nearby hospitals include UCI Medical Center, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, and CHOC Children's Hospital. Local training programs run through University of California, Irvine and Chapman University. Orange County has over 7,500 practicing physicians serving a population of 3.2 million across 34 cities.
What to expect at your first radiologist visit in Orange County, CA
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.
Tips for Orange County, CA patients
New to OC? Your insurance plan is the most important factor. Hoag and Providence are in most PPO networks. Kaiser operates its own facilities in Anaheim and Irvine. UCI Medical Center is the academic option and the only Level I trauma center in the county.
When to see a radiologist
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.
Typical costs
X-ray: $50-300 · CT scan: $300-3,000 · MRI: $500-3,500 · Mammogram: $0 (preventive) or $100-500
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Frequently asked questions about radiologists in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA has 601 licensed radiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of radiologists in Orange County, CA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
CalOptima manages Medi-Cal for all of Orange County, covering about 900,000 residents. Employer plans vary widely: tech companies often offer broad PPOs, while service-sector employers lean toward HMOs. Covered California has strong participation in OC, with Blue Shield and Health Net as popular choices.
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 Orange County, CA 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.
Orange County doesn't have a single dominant health system. Hoag (Newport, Irvine) is the most recognized brand. Providence (Mission Viejo, Fullerton) covers north and south county. MemorialCare (Fountain Valley, Laguna Hills) serves the central corridor. UCI Health is the academic center. Kaiser runs a closed network. Your insurance determines which systems are available to you.
68% of radiologists in Orange County, CA 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 Orange County, CA accept Medi-Cal, 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 Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.
CalOptima is Orange County's Medi-Cal managed care plan. It serves about 900,000 residents and contracts with local hospitals and providers. If you're on Medi-Cal in OC, you're enrolled in CalOptima and choose a primary care provider from their network. CalOptima also runs a behavioral health program and a long-term care program.
Westminster and Garden Grove, home to Little Saigon, have the highest concentration of Vietnamese-speaking providers in the country. You'll find Vietnamese-language medical, dental, and mental health practices along Bolsa Avenue and Brookhurst Street. Many providers in surrounding cities (Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach) also speak Vietnamese.
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Insurance & Radiologist coverage
Top accepted carriers in Orange County, CA include medicare, unitedhealthcare, cigna, qhp-33602, and qhp-54192.
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.