We Don’t Treat Patients. We Treat People.
Caring for others is a highly personal occupation. And we believe the practice of medicine goes beyond just the diagnosis of a particular problem. Here at Longview Radiologists, you’re not just a name or number on an imaging study. You are an individual. And your best interest is our number-one priority. We strive to make every experience you have with us a good one. That’s why everyone on our staff, from the most experienced radiologist to the newest office assistant, takes the time to stop and ask: “What will be best for this person?” From personalized attention or the time we spend providing additional information to our safety protocols and attention to detail, every part of what we do takes us one step closer to our ultimate goal: serving the individual needs of our patients. Because at Longview Radiologists, we don’t just diagnose individual symptoms. We assist in your overall well-being. And we’ve been doing so for over 60 years.
The staff was very pleasant & efficient. The radiologist was caring and let me know step-by-step what was being done.
Office Policies
Appointment Cancellations If you are unable to keep an appointment, we ask that you kindly provide us with at least 48 hours notice. This courtesy on your part will make it possible to give your appointment to another patient. Scheduled Exam Arrival Times Appointments for imaging services are scheduled in advance by a referral from your doctor.
- MRI – Arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time
- US/CT/Fluoroscopy/Injection procedures – arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time
Walk-in Appointments Are available for general diagnostic x-rays such as chest, spine, joints, etc.
Emergencies In case of an emergency please call 911.
Billing We are happy to bill all primary and secondary insurance companies upon receipt of the proper billing information. We accept a wide range of insurance, please review the list below and our insurance policies here. Paying out of pocket? We request a down payment at the time of services, with the balance remaining due over 90 days. We also take Visa/MC/American Express & Discover. Cash Discount? No insurance? High deductible? Prefer to pay cash instead of billing your insurance? We offer a cash discount of 30-40% depending on the procedure. Please call our billing office at 360-425-5133 for your estimate.
Questions about Billing?
We would like our patient’s to know we are economical (with the same excellent service) and we welcome them to call for pricing. We give a 40% discount for MRI and CT if the patient pays cash the same date of service. Many people that have large deductibles will waive billing their insurance companies and take the cash discount. We give a 30% discount for ultrasound and x-ray. Outpatient imaging is always less expensive then imaging in a hospital setting —–
Your Insurance
At Longview Radiologists P.S. we understand the challenge of complying with the numerous and changing requirements of managed care and insurance providers. We are obligated, by contract, to adhere to these requirements. It is important that you verify, and are familiar with, your own insurance coverage and requirements before you come for your exam. Some carriers require precertification for certain exams. We will file all insurance claims as long as the address information is received, whether we contract or not. We accept Medicare assignment for all covered procedures. We do welcome patients with indemnity plans and, as a courtesy, we will file your claim with your commercial carrier. In circumstances where insurance does not apply, we will work with patients in making flexible payment arrangements. For patient convenience, we also accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
It is important to bring your insurance card with you to every visit. A copy will be made when you register, so that the most current information is always available in your records.
Insurance Coverage
Longview Radiiologists is contracted with most all major payors as well as many PPO organizations. There are very few insurance companies that do not come under one of these plans. If there is a specific plan that is not covered we are willing to negotiate, with that company, a one time participating rate so that patient may be seen at the facility of their choice.
- Workers Compensation
- Regence
- Premera
- Tricare
- Medicare
- WA and OR Medicaid
- Aetna
- American Specialty Health Networks
- CIGNA Healthcare of Washington
- Corvel Corporation
- First Choice Health
- First Health
- Great-West Healthcare
- MultiPlan, Inc.
- PacifiCare of Washington
- Sterling Health Plans
- PPO Next
- Healthcare Management
- Secure Horizons
- Providence
- Uniform Medical
- United Healthcare
- Molina
- CHPW
- …and over 75 more
Preparing for your exam
Select your procedure to view your prep instructions.
Ultrasound
Please allow 30 minutes to 1 hour for all ultrasound exams. | |
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Drink 24 ounces of water 1 hour before your appointment time. Please arrive with a very full bladder. |
Complete Abdominal (e.g. liver, gallbladder, aorta, pancreas, spleen) | Do not eat or drink anything 6 hours prior to your exam including smoking or chewing gum. You may take your medication as prescribed. |
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No Prep Required. |
X-rays
Please allow 1 hour for all exams unless otherwise noted. | |
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Esophagram: | Do not eat or drink anything 2 hours before your exam. |
Upper Gastrointestinal Study – UGI: | Nothing by mouth after 10:00 p.m the night before the study. Chewing gum and smoking are not allowed. |
Small bowel follow through – SBFT: | Nothing by mouth after 10:00 p.m. the night before the study. Chewing gum and smoking are not allowed. The length of this exam is determined by how quickly or slowly your body passes the barium through to the large bowel. Please allow 1 – 6 hours for this exam. |
Barium Enema: | The preparation for the barium enema begins the day before your scheduled appointment time. You will be given a prep kit by your doctor or you will be asked to pick one up at Longview Radiologists. It is very important you follow all the instructions in the prep kit. |
IVP: | No Prep Required. |
VCUG: | No Prep Required. |
Injections:
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No Prep Required. Injections: Please notify us if you are taking blood thinners or daily aspirin |
MRI
Allow approximately 1 hour for the exam. Wear comfortable, metal free clothing for your exam. Do not wear excessive make-up, bobby pins, watches, jewelry, hearing aids, metal devices, etc. All patients may take medications. Some exams may include injecting contrast material into your veins. | |
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No Prep Required. |
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No solid food four hours prior. Drink plenty of water to hydrate. |
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No food or drink after midnight the night before the study. |
CT
Allow approximately 30 minute for the exam. Wear comfortable, metal free clothing for your exam. Some exams may include injecting contrast material into your veins. | |
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Non-Contrast Exams: | No prep required. |
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No solid foods 4 hours prior to exam. Drink at least 1 quart of water prior to your exam unless otherwise instructed by your physician. Drink the entire contents of the liquid you received for this exam 2 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time. |
Contrast Exams: | No solid foods 4 hours prior to exam. Drink at least 1 quart of water prior to your exam. |
Myelogram
Fluoroscopy
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Nothing by mouth 2 hours prior to the study. |
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Nothing by mouth after 10:00pm the night before the study. Chewing gum and smoking are not allowed. |
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Nothing by mouth after 10:00pm the night before the study. Chewing gum and smoking are not allowed. The length of this exam is determined by how quickly or slowly your body passes the barium through the small bowel. Please allow 1-6 hours for this exam. |
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The preparation for this exam starts the day before your scheduled appointment time. You will receive a prep kit from your doctor or be asked to pick one up at Longview Radiologists. It is very important to follow the instructions carefully. |
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Nothing by mouth 2 hours prior to the exam. |
Thoracentesis
There is no preparation for the exam, but be sure to tell your doctor if you:
- Have any bleeding problems or are taking blood thinners, such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs, or warfarin (Coumadin)
- Are or might be pregnant.
- A current INR result is required and must be less than 30 days old
Paracentesis
There is no preparation for the exam, but be sure to tell your doctor if you:
- Have any bleeding problems or are taking blood thinners, such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs, or warfarin (Coumadin)
- Are or might be pregnant.
- A current INR result is required and must be less than 30 days old.
Pain Management
My wife and I send our compliments and appreciation to the staff for their expertise and professionalism.