Compare 107 radiologists in Colorado Springs, CO. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
107
Radiologists
100%
Accepting patients
85%
Most common: MD
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Colorado Springs healthcare revolves around two realities: a large military community centered on Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base, and a fast-growing civilian population that has outpaced the city's medical infrastructure. UCHealth and CommonSpirit are expanding, but primary care wait times remain longer than in Denver.
Colorado Springs has 107 radiologists. The most common credential is MD (85%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Old Colorado City, Downtown Colorado Springs, Broadmoor, and Manitou Springs (nearby).
Medical offices cluster along North Academy Boulevard and the I-25 corridor through the center of the city. UCHealth Memorial Central sits downtown, while Penrose-St. Francis is on the south side near the Broadmoor. Military families can access Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson, but many also use off-base TRICARE providers along Academy.
Nearby hospitals include UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, and Evans Army Community Hospital (Fort Carson). Local training programs run through University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and Colorado College. Colorado Springs' large military population from Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base drives demand for veterans' and active-duty healthcare.
TRICARE coverage is more common here than in nearly any other Colorado city due to the Fort Carson and Peterson bases. On the civilian side, Anthem and Cigna have the widest provider networks. Kaiser Permanente has a smaller footprint here than in Denver. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) enrollment is moderate, with access through Peak Vista Community Health Centers. 68% 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.
If you recently moved from a lower elevation, tell your doctor. Colorado Springs sits at 6,035 feet, and altitude can affect blood pressure readings, medication metabolism, and post-surgical recovery.
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
Colorado Springs, CO has 107 licensed radiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of radiologists in Colorado Springs, CO are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
TRICARE is a significant part of the local insurance mix due to the military presence. For civilians, Connect for Health Colorado marketplace plans are available from Anthem and Cigna. Kaiser Permanente has a limited network in the Springs. Health First Colorado covers Medicaid-eligible residents.
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 Colorado Springs, CO 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.
Colorado Springs is served primarily by UCHealth (Memorial Hospital system) and CommonSpirit (Penrose-St. Francis). The city has fewer specialists per capita than Denver, so referrals for complex cases often route to the Anschutz Medical Campus about 70 miles north. Military families have Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson as an additional option.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Colorado Springs, CO, 85% hold the MD credential and 11% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
68% of radiologists in Colorado Springs, CO 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.
Yes. TRICARE covers care at many off-base providers throughout the city, particularly along Academy Boulevard and Powers Boulevard. You will need a referral from your PCM for most specialist visits under TRICARE Prime. TRICARE Select offers more flexibility to self-refer.
El Paso County has been growing faster than its primary care supply. New patient waitlists at some practices run several weeks. UCHealth and Optum urgent cares can bridge the gap while you establish a primary care relationship.
Top accepted carriers in Colorado Springs, CO include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-68781, cigna, and qhp-33602.
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.