FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY, PLEASE NOTIFY THE ARISTA STAFF PRIOR TO SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT:

  • You have a brain aneurysm clip.
  • You suspect or know that you are pregnant or nursing.
  • You have had a recent surgery (within 6 weeks) with surgical clips/pins/plates in the skin or inside the body.
  • You have ANY implanted devices of any kind that have a magnet or battery.
  • You have EVER had an incident where a metal fragment entered your eye? Was the metal taken out?

IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO YOU, YOU MAY NOT HAVE A MRI EXAM:

PACEMAKER

PACEMAKER WIRES

INTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR

WHAT INSURANCE DOES ARISTA MEDICAL IMAGING ACCEPT?

Our facility accepts most major insurance providers. We encourage you to give us a call at 480-757-6672 to verify coverage.

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT SCHEDULING?

Arista Medical Imaging aims to make scheduling as simple and flexible as possible. Please give our office a call at 480-757-6672 to schedule your appointment.

WHAT IF I HAVE HAD THE SAME BODY PART SCANNED BEFORE?

If you have previously had imaging taken of the body part you are having scanned, please let the our staff know. We can use previous imaging to track and measure your progress or request imaging from other facilities for comparison.

DOES ARISTA MEDICAL IMAGING ACCEPT PAYMENT PLANS?

We want to ensure our patients receive quality medical services when they need it. Please call 480-757-6672 to discuss any special financial circumstances.

HOW DO I GET MY TEST RESULTS?

Your exam results and reporting will be available 24-hour after your visit. All information will be sent to your referring physician.

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY EXAM?

  • If you are anxious before your examination, be sure to cut back on caffeine prior to the test. Ask a family member or friend to accompany you, and if you have severe anxiety, call and ask your physician if they can prescribe you a sedative.

  • You may choose from the selection of music available on Pandora to listen to during the exam (Mesa location).

  • In most cases, there are no restrictions on what you may or may not eat or drink prior to the exam, and you should take your regular medications as prescribed by your doctor.

  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing without any metal embellishments or buttons. We can also provide a paper gown for you to wear during the exam.

  • All jewelry, watches, and body piercings must be removed prior to the exam.

  • Please plan to be at our facility for approximately 90 minutes to allow for the exam, paperwork, and waiting for your images to be produced.

  • Please bring all insurance information, including your insurance card. You may also be responsible for a deductible or co-payment, so be sure to check with your insurance provider.

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