What type of Doctor do you see for a Cat Scan?

Question

Do I call my insurance to get an estimate on the cost?

Answer 1

Neurologist most likely...

Depending on what your problem is, your doctor may refer you to a specialist if you don't start out at one. You probably will have to have the doctor contact your insurance to see if they cover a certain proceedure your doctor whats to give you.

Answer 2

All practicing doctor can order cat-scan if they find some thing abnormal need to find out what it is.The procedure is perform by radiologist and result also read by them.If order by the doctor and also document the reasion for this procedure the insurance co.had to cover the fee.

Answer 3

a cat scan is usually done in a hospital radiology department but you will generally need a referal from your primary care doctor or neurologist for your insurance to cover the cost.

Answer 4

any type of doc can order a ct scan but for insurance to pay for it there has to be a legitimate reason for the test. a technician does the actual procedure and the hospital can tell you the cost.

Answer 5

Ignore all of the responders who will yield to the temptation to play on the word "cat" - and send you to a veterinarian.

If you are seeing a primary physician or an oncologist or a neurologist - they can make to necessary referral

Answer 6

a radiologist, but many types of doctors will send you for a cat-scan !!! It depends on what's wrong wid you !!!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Veterinarian, but make sure the cat is de-clawed.