How to Order Exams
When ordering an examination it is important that you fax the prescription to the scheduling department prior to or immediately after calling to request an appointment. Our scheduling department telephone number is 305-243-5512 and fax number is 305-243-8422. Faxing the prescription ahead of time facilitates a smooth scheduling process and ensures that all relevant questions have been addressed prior to your patient’s imaging procedure.
It is important to review the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria to assist you with making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision.
When scheduling a patient for an examination you will be asked the following questions:
- Name and telephone number of the person requesting the appointment
- Patient’s name, SSN, DOB and information on prior imaging studies
- Referring physician information
- Type of exam with specific anatomical description (i.e. left knee, abdomen, NPO)
- Diagnosis for the examination (i.e. Stroke for head trauma)
You may also complete the MR Order Form, or Ultrasound/Vascular Form and fax it with the prescription to 305-243-8422.
We do call your patient 24 to 48 hours prior to their examination to confirm the appointment date, time and any special conditions such as implants etc. Your patient’s safety is our #1 priority therefore it is important that we get all relevant documents including previous studies with reports and accurate patient history to ensure compatibility.
