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Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is doppler ultrasound? A: Doppler ultrasound is a procedure used to detect restricted or blocked arteries, or blood clots in the veins. The study is performed by a sonographer using a probe that is passed over a patient's neck, legs, arms, or abdomen. The probe emits harmless sound waves that create images of a patient's arteries and measure blood flow through the arteries. Unlike x-ray, ultrasound involves no radiation. Q: What are the risks and factors associated with cardiovascular disorders? A: Please click here for more information. Q: What is the primary function of Lucid Diagnostic Imaging Services? A: Lucid Diagnostic Imaging Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions to non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic imaging needs in the health care industry. The company focuses on rendering high-quality, cost-effective, and timely diagnostic imaging through the use of state-of-the-art ultrasound technology and employment of experienced and highly-skilled sonographers. Q: Who is employed by Lucid? A: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers and Registered Vascular Technicians in good standing with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute who possess a minimum of three years of clinical experience. Q: How will my patients benefit from services provided by Lucid? A: By employing skilled personnel and using the latest in ultrasound technology, Lucid brings superior services to a physician's office so patients do not need to travel to remote locations to complete ordered ultrasound tests. Q: How can my practice benefit from a relationship with Lucid? A: Your practice will benefit from a wider array of services offered, increased patient convenience, better control over follow-up visits, instant access to preliminary study results, interpretation by qualified board-certified cardiologists, increased revenue from billing for the tests, and a decrease in capital commitment and payroll expenses. Q: Which types of procedures can Lucid sonographers perform? A: Echocardiography, carotid duplex, venous and arterial duplex of upper/lower extremities, abdominal aorta duplex, renal duplex, ABI/PVR, general ultrasound (abdomen, thyroid, pelvis, small parts). Q: Where are procedures performed? A: Procedures are normally performed at the ordering physician's office. Q: Can patients seek exams from Lucid without a physician's referral? A: No. Under New Jersey laws, non-physician-owned diagnostic imaging companies may not bill patients directly. Q: Are the procedures covered by insurance? A: Generally, all of the procedures listed above are reimbursed by insurance. Please speak with your physician to make sure your insurance carrier will cover these studies. Q: I'd like to learn more, who can I contact? A: Please call 732-272-5952 or
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