When you need to have an X-ray imaging test completed but your primary care provider (PCP) doesn’t have any appointments available, you might assume that you’ll need to spend hours in an ER waiting room, where you’ll no doubt rack up an exorbitant bill. Luckily, as long as your condition isn’t life- or limb-threatening, there’s a more time- and cost-efficient alternative: visiting an urgent care with X-ray equipment.
If you’re in Connecticut or New York, you can rely on Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care for X-ray services. We’re a physician-founded practice that’s been in business since 2008, and we skillfully treat patients of all ages. And because your X-ray will be over-read by a board-certified radiologist, you can rest assured that you’ll receive an accurate diagnosis, which we’ll then use to formulate a customized treatment plan. Please call ahead for same-day X-ray availability.
The experienced providers at Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care regularly use X-rays to diagnose:
X-rays are a type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation. When X-rays pass through someone’s body, the various bodily structures absorb the energy at different rates. Once the X-rays reach the other side of the person’s body, a detector uses them to produce an image. Denser tissue (where it’s more difficult for X-rays to pass through) will show up white on the resulting image, while softer tissue (where it’s easier for X-rays to pass through) will appear dark.
If you’ve never undergone an X-ray before, you may be unsure what the process involves. Depending on the area of your body being X-rayed, you may be asked to either stand, sit, or lie down. The technician will position you in the correct way, then leave the room to activate the machine. You might hear some clicking or buzzing noises, but you won’t feel any pain. It’s important to stay as still as possible to prevent blurriness and produce a clear image.
One of the reasons why patients consistently turn to Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care for treatment is that we make the care experience as easy and convenient as possible for them. We have locations across Connecticut and New York, all of which are open 365 days per year with extended hours. Please call ahead for same-day X-ray availability.
Or, if you’re not sure whether you need an X-ray, you can take advantage of our 24/7 integrated telehealth service. You’ll speak to a local provider over a secure videoconferencing platform, and if they recommend X-rays, they’ll arrange for you to visit one of our nearby urgent care centers for follow-up care.
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We are proudly associated with Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut and New York. We, also, work collaboratively with local providers, including your primary care or specialty doctor, across Connecticut and New York.
Our experienced providers are trained in emergency, family, and internal medicine. In fact, you’ll find many are the same experts who have treated patients in local area hospitals.
Fees vary, though are significantly lower than a visit to the emergency room and generally the same or slightly higher than a visit to your primary care doctor.
If you have insurance, the total charges will be determined based on your insurance provider’s policy regarding urgent care and the level of care you receive during your visit with us. If you have further questions, please contact your insurance company.
For information on the estimated cost of a self-pay visit, please call your local Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care center.
If you have a question regarding billing, please visit our Billing & Insurance page to learn more.
To pay your bill online visit our Pay My Bill page.
Yes, we accept most major insurances. Your co-pay is collected and required at the time of service. Please visit our Accepted Insurance page for more information.
