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Driving 10 minutes could save you thousands on an MRI.
Shields MRI has four locations just over the border of New Hampshire and is as much as 60% lower in price.
As a specialty outpatient provider, our costs are low and our expertise in MRI remains unmatched. This gives our patients the peace of mind to focus on what really matters: better health.
Shields accepts most insurances and offers payment plans for your deductible.
What to Expect
Shields’ laser focus on imaging means more efficiency, and that translates into savings for our patients. As a specialty outpatient provider, our costs are low and our expertise in MRI and PET/CT remains unmatched.
Shields commitment to cutting-edge technology includes having the largest network of open MRI machines in New England. Listen to Christine discuss our open MRI experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shields’ laser focus on imaging means more efficiency, and that translates into savings for our patients. Hospitals offer multiple service lines with high overhead costs that often filter down into the price for your imaging. As a specialty outpatient provider, our costs are low and our expertise in MRI and PET/CT remains unmatched. It’s a model that grants our patients the peace of mind to focus on what really matters: better health.
Want more information? We've written a whole blog article about it: The question everyone asks: Why does Shields MRI cost so much less?
There are many factors that weigh into the price of your MRI including the part of the body you are having scanned and whether or not you need contrast agent. Additionally, not all locations are billed the same way.
You will likely receive one “global” bill from Shields that includes the technical cost of the scan and the radiologist reading charge. At some locations, the radiologist charge may be billed separately. The price will be just about the same, but one bill will be from Shields for the technical scan and one will be from the local radiologist for the reading.
We know that our pricing is a lot lower than most hospitals - as much as 60%!
You should feel great about your choice to have an MRI at Shields, and we encourage you to compare our value to other providers. There are some questions you should ask all providers as you look around for an MRI, and Shields has created a comparison chart for you.
Yes! We understand the financial burden of healthcare bills can be overwhelming and offer payment options to help.
For patients on a high-deductible health plan or without insurance coverage, Shields offers financing options through Care Credit (for MRI and PET/CT) and ClearBalance (for Radiation Oncology).
Shields Health Care Group is approved for most major insurance carriers and health plans. We recommend that our patients contact their insurance plan and/or human resources department prior to the visit for a full explanation of benefits coverage.
We are tiered as the low cost, high quality provider for all health plans in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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100 Hospital Rd., Suite 1A Leominster, MA 01453
10 Research Pl, North Chelmsford, MA 01863, USA
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25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport, MA, USA