Imaging
Nuclear brain scan, 4+ views, with vascular flow cost in California
Nuclear brain scan, 4+ views, with vascular flow is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 203 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,243 (most listed prices $540–$3,897).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Hospital-only.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Nuclear brain scan, 4+ views, with vascular flow
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 203 providers. Most listed prices: $649–$5,951.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $162
- $262
- St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton$266Hospital · StocktonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $98est. $162 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $198est. $262 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $202est. $266 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $212est. $275 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - $240est. $303 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Whittier Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $287est. $350 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $320est. $383 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $338est. $401 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Merced price file · checked Oct 2026 - $340est. $403 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $360est. $424 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Twin Cities Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $484
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Colorado River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $465est. $528 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bakersfield Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Nuclear brain scan, 4+ views, with vascular flow
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.