Palmetto Imaging at ImageCare
Two great teams become one! ImageCare is excited to announce that we are now a part of Palmetto Imaging, the largest outpatient imaging network in South Carolina. Services include MRI, Mammography, CT, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology.
Call Us First: (803) 256-7646
REFERRING PHYSICIANS:
We are making every effort to comply with public health and CDC guidelines, which include limiting patient exposure for non-essential services. Please only send patients for urgent imaging services until further notice.
PATIENTS:
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we are working to continue providing exceptional care and in doing so may need to reschedule some non-emergent or non-critical procedures and appointments.
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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Center information
Center Details
Palmetto Imaging at ImageCare
710 Rabon Road
Columbia, SC 29203
Scheduling: (803) 256-7646
Phone: (803) 462-3680
Fax: (803) 462-3690Hours
We are open Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. However, not all services are offered at all times. Please hover over the service below for service days and times.
ACR Accreditation
Services
Women's Services
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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 South 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.
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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 877-442-2989.
If you were seen in one of our Greenville locations (Innervision and/or St. Francis Millennium), please click here to visit our Ways to Pay page.
5 Ways to Pay
At South Carolina Diagnostic Imaging, we offer multiple options to make paying your bill quick and easy. Select the payment option that works best for you.
On-line
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.
CareCredit
Send a direct payment using your CareCredit healthcare credit card by visiting CareCredit's Pay My Provider Portal. Not a cardholder? Apply for CareCredit.
Home Banking
Send a one-time payment or scheduled payments from the bank account you choose.
By Phone
Call Patient Account Services at 877‑442‑2989 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:
Cash or check
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Request a mammogram appointment
Mammograms are only available at our Anderson, Columbia Northeast and Greenville locations.
Your time is important – to you, your family and us. That’s why screening mammograms performed at Anderson Radiology, Palmetto Imaging at ImageCare, and Innervision 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. -
About us
Palmetto Imaging is a network of independent outpatient diagnostic testing facilities conveniently located in the capital city of Columbia, South Carolina. We have four convenient locations in the Midlands - West Columbia, Irmo, Northeast Columbia, and Downtown Columbia.
Our Irmo facility is located off I-26 on Woodrow Street, just off St. Andrews Road in the Irmo Wellness Center.
Our West Columbia facility is located on Highway 378 between I-26 and I-20, just down from Lexington Medical Center’s main campus.
Our Northeast facility, ImageCare, is Northeast Columbia's only full-service outpatient radiology facility and is located at 710 Rabon Road, Suite 100, just off I-77 at Farrow Road.
Our Downtown facility is located at the corner of Lady and Marion Streets, two blocks from the State Capital building and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital.
Palmetto Imaging is committed to providing convenient, high quality radiology services at a price you can afford. Did you know when choosing a free-standing imaging facility there are significant savings in out-of-pocket expense? Palmetto Imaging exams are 40-60% less expensive than area hospitals and our charges include the radiologist’s interpretation of your exam. At most hospital facilities you will receive a bill for the exam and a separate bill from the radiologist reading your exam.We offer MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Arthrograms, Fluoroscopy, Interventional Services and Women’s Imaging. Our appointments are designed to accommodate you, our patient. We offer early morning, evening and weekend hours. Our wide bore and open MRIs can accommodate patients who are claustrophobic, obese, anxious or elderly. Not all services are available at all locations, so please call 803-256-7646 and our experienced scheduling team will help you schedule your appointment. Patients must have a current, signed physician’s order for all exams.
Our on-site, fellowship trained, and board-certified radiologists will provide your referring doctor a written interpretation of your exam within 24-48 hours of your appointment. Our staff is able to pre-certify your insurance and our technologists are available to answer any questions you may have about your exam. Referring doctors can access their patients’ images and reports through our secure online web-based portal. -
Radiologist bios
Radiologists
Our radiologists are all board-certified, having successfully completed rigorous education and training standards. Most 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. South Carolina Diagnostic Imaging’s skilled and experienced radiologists offer patients and referring physicians the best in outpatient imaging across the region.
Timothy P. Close, M.D.
Medical School
University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Residency
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center
Fellowship
The George Washington University Medical Center
Certification
Diplomat certified by the American Board of RadiologyMartin P. Dommers, Jr., M.D.
Medical School
University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Residency
St. Francis Hospital
Fellowship
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center
Certification
He is certified by the American Board of Radiology
Tommy E. Cupples, M.D.
Medical School
University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences
Residency
Methodist Hospital of Memphis
Fellowship
University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Peoria, and The Susan G. Komen Breast Center in Peoria, Illinois
Certification
He is certified by the American Board of RadiologyLaura G. Ulrich, M.D.
Medical School
The Universidad Federal de Costa Rica
Residency
Texas Tech and Drexel University
Fellowship
University of Maryland
Certification
She is certified by the American Board of Radiology -
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Reviews
10 Reviews
Mar 19, 2020Image Care LLC is a good place to have your mefimed scans performed.The staff are very very nice and the facility is very very clean.The atmosphere is very pleasant and quiet. The issue of concern is the Billing Dept. Prior to having tedt performed, the costs were calculated and told.After paid said amount, unexpectedly another bill came to my address for payment of test again. I have inquired and wondered why. Fraud came to mind but awaiting response.
Feb 4, 2020I have had several c-scans and ultrasounds at the downtown office over the years and the staff there has always been great. This is so much better than going to any of the hospitals and dealing with all of the paper work, etc. I would highly recommend them .
Jul 7, 2019I went to pick up contrast for an upcoming procedure at 5pm on Thursday afternoon. The staff was walking out the door as we rounded the building. I stopped and asked if they would be so kind as to get the contrast for me so I wouldn’t have to make a second trip and they did. I think the lady’s name was Katherine that went back inside, got the contrast and the paperwork and took the time to explain to me what I needed to do before coming in for the appointment. It is very rare that you get that type of exceptional patient service/care in these days and I am truly grateful to the staff of Image Care (Rabon Road, Columbia) for being so kind to me after they had worked their full shift and were about to leave for the day, they still took the time to take care of my needs. I can’t thank you enough!!!!! You get 5 stars from me!!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Mar 26, 2019The staff here is made up of many different & beaufiful " walks of life" & most of all, so KIND!! Very patient & explanatory, giving clear directions in a gentle manner to expedite the entire experience. Disc ready upon completion of ordered photos.
Jul 16, 2018I had a Biopsy done, they did a great job explaining an making me feel comfortable about the procedure.
May 31, 2018Amazing experience! Easy, fast and friendly experience with a chest x-ray today!
Jan 20, 2016Very professional , tender to the touch...wait is not long at all .. They get you in and out .
Oct 19, 2015Very professional but with a tender touch. I came in early and I didn't have to wait.
Feb 11, 2015they r the best ... the best staff ever ... they know what they r doing and make u feel so comfortable
Mar 10, 2014Loves ImageCare. Has had two MRIs there in the last week. The techs were amazing- made sure I was comfortable and that the images were the best possible quality. First time I have felt comfortable in an MRI machine. Nice having techs go out of their way to make sure it was a pleasant experience. The front office staff is very pleasant. They run exactly on time too. Early morning appointments and after work appointments were available immediately.
When a simple cyst becomes painful and irritating, a radiologist can aspirate the fluid. This process uses an ultrasound for guidance. The fluid is aspirated and sent for cytology testing, if necessary. A cyst aspiration is considered an invasive procedure and requires the patient to sign a consent form.
Breast ultrasound examinations are sometimes necessary to correlate with mammograms to allow the radiologist to make a confirmed diagnosis. Ultrasound is sometimes preferred in diagnosing young adults who have not reached the recommended age for mammograms. An ultrasound also assists the radiologist in the diagnosis of cystic nodules in the breast tissue.
Your doctor may recommend a breast biopsy to examine the growth more closely than possible with a mammogram. The procedure uses a special imaging technology to accurately target a questionable lesion, with significantly less pain and no scarring.
Interventional radiography is a growing area in the radiology field. By utilizing imaging guidance, the radiologist is allowed to localize areas of interest with minimal patient discomfort. These invasive procedures may in some instances allow the patient to avoid surgical procedures.
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Monday - Thursday
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Notice of nondiscrimination
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South Carolina Diagnostic Imaging complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. South Carolina Diagnostic Imaging does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
South Carolina Diagnostic Imaging:
Provide free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:
- Qualified sign language interpreters
- Written information in other formats (large print, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
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- Qualified interpreters
- Information written in other languages
If you need these services, please contact Language Line interpreter services toll-free at 1-855-526-4411, then select option 3. TDD/TTY: 1-800-735-8262.
If you believe that South 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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Español (Spanish)
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한국어 (Korean)
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Français (French)
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Tagalog (Tagalog – Filipino)
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Deutsch (German)
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اُردُو (Urdu)
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IN THE NEWS!
As seen on WIS Television
Watch our short video below for an overview of Palmetto Imaging.
As heard on The Point Radio
Select from below to listen to short interviews with Fran Halloran, also known as The Money Coach, on how you can save a significant amount of money on your outpatient imaging services.
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Fran & Lauren discuss some of the reasons why Palmetto Imaging is the best place to have your imaging needs taken care of. Some of the topics covered include global billing (radiologist charges at Palmetto Imaging are included with the bill - no surprises), up front payments, Palmetto Imaging charges about 40% to 60% less than local hospitals, convenience, and customer service.00:00/00:00
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Explore your options with Palmetto Imaging, including a new member of our imaging family - ImageCare, a facility specializing in women's care.00:00/00:00
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New services and a new location!00:00/00:00
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Palmetto Imaging discusses how much you can save - typically 40 - 60% less than the hospital.00:00/00:00
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High deductible plans and shopping around. You have a choice.00:00/00:00
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How you can save a significant amount of money on your imaging needs.00:00/00:00
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Obtain pricing information prior to scheduling an imaging exam.00:00/00:00
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