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Durham Diagnostic Imaging - Independence Park
4323 Ben Franklin Boulevard
Durham, NC 27704
Scheduling: (877) 507-9729 (XRAY)
Phone: (919) 471-4840
Fax: (877) 765-7729Tax ID Number
For your convenience, the tax ID number for Durham Diagnostic Imaging - Independence Park is: 56-2272517
Hours
We are open Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Saturday: 9-4 Only Mammography 1st and Third Saturday of the month.Breast Tomosynthesis
Services
ACR Accreditation
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Why choose us?
When you find out you need medical imaging, you may wonder "how much will it cost?" At Durham Diagnostic Imaging, our rates can be 40-60% less expensive than area hospitals and are competitive with other independent outpatient imaging centers.
Outpatient Cost:
MR Lumbar w/o contrast
Hospital Cost*:
MR Lumbar w/o contrastRequest a no-commitment price estimate (no appointment necessary) based on your current insurance plan here.
Outpatient Cost:
MR Lumbar w/o contrast: $690
Hospital Cost*:
MR Lumbar w/o contrast: $2,573*pricing is an average based on area hospital charges
Here are three things to consider when choosing where to have your medical imaging exam:
If you have a high deductible insurance plan, then you know it is important to ask questions about pricing, value and out-of-pocket expenses. Be sure to ask how many bills you will receive. Many hospital-based centers will send two or even three separate bills for technical, professional and facility fees. At Durham Diagnostic Imaging, you will receive just one bill that is all-inclusive, with no hidden charges.
We provide all patients with a Good Faith Estimate that includes individual patient details based on your insurance plan and the study being performed. This estimate takes into account your insurance coverage, deductible and copay or coinsurance.
High-quality imaging is a promise we make to our patients and our referring physicians. We use state-of-the-art equipment that is accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our expert team includes onsite, board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists and registered technologists.
All radiologists are board certified
All technologists are registered and certified in each of their respective modalities
All imaging equipment is evaluated annually by an independent medical physicist
We are network of nine statewide locations offering same-day and next-day appointments, weekend and evening hours to allow for convenient access to our high-quality imaging services. We are not part of a hospital system with complex navigation and large parking decks; we are freestanding facilities and provide easy, front door parking. Your experience with us will be safe and efficient with minimal waiting and no worries about being rescheduled in order to accommodate urgent or ER cases.
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Pricing
Shopping for healthcare will save you money
If your healthcare provider orders an MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound, or X-ray, you have a choice where your test is performed. Choosing a North Carolina Diagnostic Imaging facility can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Get an Estimate
We will be happy to deliver a no-commitment price estimate (no appointment necessary) based on your current insurance plan. Even if you don’t have insurance, our staff can quickly provide you with self-pay pricing options.
Requests received before 4 pm, Monday through Friday, will receive a same-day response. Requests received after 4 pm, on weekends or holidays will receive a response the next business day.
Whether you're using insurance or paying on your own, make sure you call us for an accurate price quote at 855-663-9166.
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Ways to pay
We offer a number of ways to pay your bill
To help pay the out-of-pocket expenses that are due at the time of service, we are pleased to offer a variety of flexible and convenient payment solutions. We are dedicated to helping you through the billing process. Together, we can ensure that your experience is as easy as possible allowing you to focus on getting healthy. If you have questions related to your bill or insurance, please contact a patient account representative at 877-442-2988.
Four Ways to Pay
Thank you for your interest in paying your bill with North Carolina Diagnostic Imaging. Multiple options make paying your bill quick and easy - select the one that works best for you.
On-line
You can pay your bill right from your computer by visiting our secure Patient Pay Portal. Send a one-time payment or schedule payments with a debit or credit card.
Home Banking
Send a one-time payment or scheduled payments from the bank account you choose.
By Phone
Call Patient Account Services at (877) 442-2988 and we will assist you. Have your billing statement and payment method ready when you call us.
In Person
See a front desk representative at the time of service and pay with one of these methods:
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Request a mammogram appointment
Mammograms are only available at our Durham and Fayeteville locations.
Your time is important – to you, your family and us. That’s why screening mammograms performed at Durham Diagnostic Imaging generally take less than 30 minutes – less time than a typical doctor’s office visit.
Screening mammograms are the best way to help find breast cancer in its earliest stages, when cure rates are highest. A screening mammogram is for women who do not have significant symptoms. If we find a problem during your screening mammogram, or if you are experiencing unusual symptoms, we may recommend you receive a diagnostic mammogram or other breast imaging procedure to help identify the cause.Request a screening mammogram appointment
Our online request an appointment feature is for patients who would like to schedule a future appointment and is not intended for same day appointments.
If you would like to schedule a mammogram, please click the button below and complete the form. A representative will contact you to collect additional information and arrange your appointment.Durham and Fayetteville locations, only
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About us
Durham Diagnostic Imaging Independence Park is located in North Durham and minutes away from the heart of the city. We have been providing radiology services in the Bull City for over four decades. We are conveniently located to I-85 and the Durham freeway, which makes easy access from Wake, Orange, Alamance, Granville and surrounding counties. We are a full modality center, which provides MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Bone Density, Fluoroscopy and Women’s imaging. Our Women’s Imaging services include 3D screening Mammography, Diagnostic Mammography, Breast MRI, and Breast Biopsy. Durham Diagnostic Imaging- Independence Park offers a state of the art 64 slice CT scanner.
Affordable pricing without sacrificing quality or services.
We are proud to be the community-imaging center of choice!
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Radiologist bios
Radiologists
Our radiologists are all board-certified, having successfully completed rigorous education and training standards. Many of our radiologists are fellowship trained in specialty areas, including breast imaging, cardiovascular imaging, computed tomography (CT), interventional radiology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, neurointerventional, nuclear medicine and pediatric radiology. North Carolina Diagnostic Imaging’s skilled and experienced radiologists offer patients and referring physicians the best in medical imaging.
Kirk Beeson, MD
Medical School:
Louisiana State University School of Medicine at New Orleans
Internship:
General Surgery, Morehouse School Medicine, Atlanta GA.
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fellowship:
Neuroradiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology
Samuel Bone, MD
Medical School:
Duke University Medical Center
Internship:
Georgia Baptist Medical Center
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology, University of Washington
Fellowships:
Body Imaging and Nuclear Radiology; University of Alabama
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology with Special Competence in Nuclear Radiology
Terese Truitt Brown, MD
Medical School:
UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Internship:
Shands Teaching Hospital, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology, UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Fellowship:
Body imaging and Nuclear Medicine, UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill
Board certification:
American Board of Radiology
Christopher Cepeda, MD
Medical School:
University of Miami School of Medicine
Internship:
Transitional, Alameda County Medical Center
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas, Houston
Fellowship:
Neuroradiology, Duke University Medical Center
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology with Certificate of Added Qualification in Neuroradiology
Andrew Choi, MD
Medical School:
Northwestern University
Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL.
Residency:
SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY.
Fellowship:
Abdominal Imaging, UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC.
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology
Randy Cruell, MD
Medical School:
UCLA/Drew School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.
Internship:
Internal Medicine, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL.
Fellowship:
Neuroradiology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology
William “Lee” Hall, MD
Medical School:
Duke University School of Medicine
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology Duke University
Fellowship:
Musculoskeletal Imaging at Duke University
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology
James W. Lester, Jr., MD
Medical School:
Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray School of Medicine)
Internship:
Baptist Medical Centers, Birmingham, AL.
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology, Memorial University Medical Center, Savannah, GA.
Fellowship:
MRI, NMR Institute and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology
Ashley Merritt, MD
Medical School:
University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL.
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology, Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond, VA.
Fellowship:
MRI, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Richmond, VA.
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology
Special Interest:
Musculoskeletal MRI, breast MRI
Mark Neely, MD
Medical School:
Duke University School of Medicine
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology, University of North Carolina Medical Center
Fellowship:
Breast Imaging and Abdominal Imaging, University of North Carolina Medical Center
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology
Hemang Pathak, MD
Medical School:
N. H. L. Municipal Medical College; India
Internship:
Long Island College Hospital; Brooklyn; N.Y.
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology, Long Island College Hospital; Brooklyn; N.Y.
Fellowships:
Abdominal Imaging, Yale University. CT.; Musculoskeletal Imaging, Albert Einstein University; N.Y.
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology
Ripal N Shah, MD
Medical School:
Medical University of South Carolina
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Fellowship:
Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology -
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Reviews
10 Reviews
Feb 13, 2020I recommend requesting your mammo be performed by Valrie Moss. I was in today for my annual, and was lucky enough to be paired with Valrie. She was knowledgable, kind, funny and IMMEDIATELY put me at ease. Thank you, Valrie!
Jan 31, 2020Excellent Service. Really save money.
Jan 25, 2020Nurse Val was incredibly kind and helpful during my procedure - I was quite anxious, and she completely eased my mind. Dr. Merritt was very professional and made my procedure virtually painless. Every time that I have called this office with a question, the person on the other end of the line has been very patient and helpful. Overall I am very impressed with this office and would definitely recommend!
Dec 10, 2019The South Point Office are not that friendly. And what I do not like is how they talk to you when you express your concerns about your breast to them. The examiners are not friendly at all towards me. No smile or warmth from them. They treat you as a number to them instead of a paying patient who came to them for service. The Ben Franklin office I like better. They are a lot warmer there towards me as a patient.
Jul 18, 2019I go here for all my diagnostic tests. Everyone is very knowledgeable and very nice. They get you in and out in a timely manner.
May 20, 2019I always gets right into my appointment. Very nice people here.
Apr 5, 2019I do not normally leave reviews about a business. However, my visit at your office this morning for a routine and ultrasound mammogram requested by my doctor/specialist, has left me feeling some kind of way. First, I would like to thank your front office staff for being so welcoming and organized. My check-in was very quick. However, the pre-mammogram questioning and preventive/annnual mammogram screening with my first technician was very interesting. My ultrasound mammographer was kind. However, by the time the ultrasound mammogram was done, I felt that she was doing this procedure in order to follow some type of protocol and not because my doctor/specialist requested it. My ultrasound mammographer did give me some immediate feedback after my images were reviewed by the radiologist.
Oct 12, 2018I don’t have enough words to thank this staff for making this experience so smooth! The front desk staff was warm and inviting and Valerie did an amazing job walking me through the procedure. She was extremely kind and empathetic and I can thank you enough!!!
May 3, 2017Wow! This is one of the most efficient medical offices I've been to. Everyone was super nice and had all of the paperwork and everything organized. I went there for a mammogram. It took about 20 minutes from the time I checked in until I was walking back out to my car.
Sep 6, 2016I love these ladies. I've gotten 4 mammograms there, and 3 ultrasounds, and every Tech/Nurse I've had has been so caring, and gentle, and kind... It makes a world of difference. And the front desk people have been pleasant each time, also, and I've never had to wait very long at all to be seen. I love this staff, and I've been to plenty of other places where, unfortunately, I could not say that.
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IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
REFERRING PHYSICIANS:
We are open and accepting patients for nearly all studies, including routine and elective exams. In accordance with CDC and American College of Radiology recommendations, we continue to use extreme caution in patient screening and masking. Please contact our Radiology team with any questions, we are happy to discuss your patient’s care.
PATIENTS:
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak we continue practicing enhanced screening, cleaning protocols, social distancing and exam spacing at all of our centers.
Our location is practicing “Safety Scheduling” for all exams. The health of our patients and staff is our highest priority. By adding time to each appointment our patients are kept separated from others and we are ensuring all rooms and equipment are cleaned before each exam.
All scheduled patients will be screened during appointment confirmation calls.
All scheduled patients will also be screened at their time of check-in.
Please call to reschedule your appointment if you have a cough, fever and/or shortness of breath or if you have been in close contact with someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
No walk-in patients.
No visitor or companion may come in the center.
Caregivers may assist patients entering the center and then leave during the exam.
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North Carolina Diagnostic Imaging:
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If you believe that North Carolina Diagnostic Imaging has not provided these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with:
Section 1557 coordinator
3480 Preston Ridge Road, Ste 600
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Telephone: (877) 780-1378
Fax: (678) 992-7558
You may file a grievance by mail or in person at the facility where care was provided. If you need help filing a grievance, call (877) 780-1378.
You may also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available online at ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD)
Complaint forms are available at hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html
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