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Arterial Doppler vs PET Scan

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Arterial Doppler: $500 total · Medicare pays $400 · Patient pays $100

PET Scan: $3,500 total · Medicare pays $2,800 · Patient pays $700

Cost Comparison

MetricArterial DopplerPET Scan
Total Average Cost$500$3,500
Medicare Pays$400$2,800
Patient Pays$100$700
Categoryimagingimaging

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Arterial Doppler and PET Scan?
PET Scan costs $3,500 on average, while Arterial Doppler costs $500 — a difference of $3,000.
How much does Medicare pay for Arterial Doppler vs PET Scan?
Medicare typically pays $400 for Arterial Doppler (patient owes $100). For PET Scan, Medicare pays $2,800 (patient owes $700).
What is Arterial Doppler?
Ultrasound to evaluate blood flow in arteries.
What is PET Scan?
Positron emission tomography for cancer detection and staging.