Cardio Vascular Imaging LLC Frequently Asked Questions

"The Difference Is Our Service"

P.O. Box 271
Palm Harbor, Florida 34682
Phone: (727) 543-1667
Fax: (727) 785-2569

A: Having a thriving practice requires a successful business plan. By offering certain ancillary services such as ours in your office you are able to keep imaging revenue in your practice instead of losing it when you refer your patients to a specialist or hospital that will perform and bill for the same echo and vascular studies that you could have. In essence, every time you order an echo or vascular exam and send your patient to a specialist, hospital or outpatient imaging center, you are losing vital revenue. Would you not prefer that the testing be done in your office and that the reimbursement be coming directly to you? Would you not prefer the convenience it offers to patients and ability to get results almost immediately? Medicare and most other insurance companies will reimburse for testing irrespective of where it is done.

A: That they can have their study performed in their physician’s office versus having to reschedule and go somewhere else, reregister and wait. Furthermore, we can refer you if you desire to subspecialty board certified cardiologists who will interpret your study and provide you with preliminary results immediately and a final report within 24-48 hours.

A: Almost any physician who currently refers their patients outside their practice for echocardiography / vascular studies and would like to provide office-based echo and vascular imaging for optimal patient care with fast and superior study interpretations while at the same time substantially increase their net practice revenues.

A: We can prove our uniqueness in providing an unmatched service. We are a talented team of expert clinical healthcare professionals who have an intimate knowledge of cardiovascular disease, versatility in diagnostic imaging, therapeutics. We have a proven track record in diagnostic imaging and adhere to the highest standards in the healthfield. We are dedicated and know what it takes to be the best.

A: Echo/Vascular studies are reimbursed in 2 parts: the technical part which is payment for conducting the study and payable to you and the professional part which is payment to the interpreting physician. Typically, you will bill insurance for the global fee (technical and professional) for the study and reimburse the reading physician for that part.

A: Cardio Vascular Imaging LLC operates on an annual contract and charges a low monthly fee regardless of study volume, which is all-inclusive of our equipment, technologist and necessary patient supplies.

A: Please call us as soon as possible so we may discuss your needs and tailor our sevices to your requirements. We can otherwise start immediately.

Q: Why should I consider this service at this time and how will it help my practice revenue?	A: Having a thriving practice requires a successful business plan. By offering certain ancillary services such as ours in your office you are able to keep imaging revenue in your practice instead of losing it when you refer your patients to a specialist or hospital that will perform and bill for the same echo and vascular studies that you could have. In essence, every time you order an echo or vascular exam and send your patient to a specialist, hospital or outpatient imaging center, you are losing vital revenue. Would you not prefer that the testing be done in your office and that the reimbursement be coming directly to you? Would you not prefer the convenience it offers to patients and ability to get results almost immediately? Medicare and most other insurance companies will reimburse for testing irrespective of where it is done.

Q: What are the advantages to my patients by using Cardio Vascular Imaging LLC services?	A: That they can have their study performed in their physician’s office versus having to reschedule and go somewhere else, reregister and wait. Furthermore, we can refer you if you desire to subspecialty board certified cardiologists who will interpret your study and provide you with preliminary results immediately and a final report within 24-48 hours.

Q: Who is the ideal physician who would use your services?	A: Almost any physician who currently refers their patients outside their practice for echocardiography / vascular studies and would like to provide office-based echo and vascular imaging for optimal patient care with fast and superior study interpretations while at the same time substantially increase their net practice revenues.

Q: How does your company differ from other providers?	A: We can prove our uniqueness in providing an unmatched service. We are a talented team of expert clinical healthcare professionals who have an intimate knowledge of cardiovascular disease, versatility in diagnostic imaging, therapeutics. We have a proven track record in diagnostic imaging and adhere to the highest standards in the healthfield. We are dedicated and know what it takes to be the best.

Q. How is billing done?	A: Echo/Vascular studies are reimbursed in 2 parts: the technical part which is payment for conducting the study and payable to you and the professional part which is payment to the interpreting physician. Typically, you will bill insurance for the global fee (technical and professional) for the study and reimburse the reading physician for that part.

Q. What does your company charge and what is included?	A: Cardio Vascular Imaging LLC operates on an annual contract and charges a low monthly fee regardless of study volume, which is all-inclusive of our equipment, technologist and necessary patient supplies.

Q. What insurance typically covers diagnostic testing?	A: Almost all insurances including Medicare will reimburse for diagnostic studies at different rates.

Q: When can I start?	A: Please call us as soon as possible so we may discuss your needs and tailor our sevices to your requirements. We can otherwise start immediately.