Imaging
Nuclear myocardial perfusion (planar), single study cost in California
Nuclear myocardial perfusion (planar), single study 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 154 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $2,123 (most listed prices $740–$5,876).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Planar imaging is largely replaced by SPECT.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Nuclear myocardial perfusion (planar), single study
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 154 providers. Most listed prices: $1,173–$7,972.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Whittier Hospital Medical Center$182Hospital · WhittierEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Adventist Health Mendocino Coast$184Hospital · Fort BraggEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $430
- Whittier Hospital Medical CenterNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$117est. $182 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Whittier Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Mendocino CoastNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$119est. $184 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $365est. $430 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Gabriel Valley Medical CenterNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$431est. $496 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Joseph's Medical Center StocktonNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$516est. $580 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton price file · checked Oct 2026 - Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care ServicesNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$554est. $619 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressRead only$696
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $705est. $770 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Seton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $855est. $920 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Redlands Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$911est. $976 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $952est. $1,017 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Merced price file · checked Oct 2026 - $976est. $1,041 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: County of Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.