Compare 4 radiologists in Hixson, Chattanooga. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Hixson has 4 radiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (100%).
A growing north Hamilton County area with CHI Memorial Hixson and numerous outpatient medical offices. Nearby hospitals in Chattanooga include CHI Memorial Hospital, Erlanger Medical Center, and Parkridge Medical Center. University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga train healthcare providers in the area.
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.
Erlanger and CHI Memorial are the two main systems. Erlanger is the trauma and academic center, while CHI Memorial has more community-oriented locations. Your insurance network is the best guide for choosing between them.
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
Hixson, Chattanooga has 4 licensed radiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of radiologists in Hixson, Chattanooga are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the dominant carrier. TennCare is accepted at Erlanger and most CHI Memorial facilities. Patients crossing from Georgia should verify whether their Georgia insurance plans cover Tennessee providers.
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 Hixson, Chattanooga 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.
Chattanooga has two main hospital systems: Erlanger Health System (academic, trauma) and CHI Memorial (CommonSpirit Health, community). Parkridge Medical Center (HCA) provides additional capacity. Start with your insurance network to narrow your options.
Yes. Erlanger and CHI Memorial both serve patients from Catoosa County (GA), Dade County (GA), and DeKalb County (AL). However, state Medicaid programs don't always transfer across borders, so verify your coverage before scheduling.
Chattanooga handles most routine and specialty care well. For highly specialized procedures or rare conditions, patients are typically referred to Vanderbilt in Nashville (about 2 hours) or Emory in Atlanta (about 2 hours). The city is well-positioned between both referral centers.
Top accepted carriers in Hixson, Chattanooga, TN include cigna, medicare, unitedhealthcare, and qhp-29854.
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.