This referral requires EMC and/or charity care.
Senior Clinician
If a cardiac stress test is necessary, do the following:
Teaching Senior
When the senior clinician informs you of this referral, ask about
Then, after clinic:
You will use this data to recommend to the Chief TS and Cardiology TS the type of cardiac stress testing indicated: (EKG, echocardiography, or nuclear) + (treadmill or pharmacological).
The most common option is EKG + treadmill exercise.
Access to Care Team
Cost
The cost depends on the type of test chosen, including the type of functional testing or imaging.
- For EKG + treadmill, a patient with charity care level 1 usually will be asked to pay $10.
- For a nuclear test + treadmill, the billed cost is ~$3,200 and the patient would have to pay $10.
Wait Time
Wait time for stress tests done under the study will vary depending on patient availability.
Wait time will vary depending on how long it takes to complete the charity care process. Stress tests can usually be scheduled within 1-3 weeks.
Contact Information
Cardiology Imaging (855) 674-3278
Patient Financial Services: First floor, 17 East 102nd street (CAM) 212-824-7280
EHHOP Cardiology TS: James Johnson