Need an MRI in Brooklyn without waiting weeks for an appointment? Brooklyn Open MRI provides diagnostic imaging in a more comfortable open MRI environment for patients throughout Brooklyn and New York City.
Same-day MRI appointments may be available depending on the exam, referral requirements, insurance authorization, and scheduling availability. Call our office and our team can help you understand what information is needed before your scan.
Same-day MRI appointments may be available. Call to check today's schedule.
A more open scanner design can provide a more comfortable experience for many patients.
We accept many insurance plans, including applicable no-fault and workers' compensation coverage.
3506 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
If your doctor has recommended an MRI, the first step is to contact our office with your prescription or imaging order and your insurance information, if applicable.
Our scheduling team can help determine appointment availability and let you know whether additional information or authorization is required before your scan.
Same-day appointments may be available, but availability depends on the type of exam, scheduling, insurance requirements, and other clinical considerations.
If your doctor has ordered an MRI and you need imaging quickly, call Brooklyn Open MRI to ask about same-day availability.
We may be able to schedule MRI examinations on the same day depending on the type of scan, your physician’s order, insurance authorization requirements, and available appointment times.
Patients may seek faster MRI scheduling after:
If a same-day appointment is not available, our team can tell you the next available appointment time.
Brooklyn Open MRI is located at:
3506 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Our imaging center serves patients from Brooklyn and surrounding New York City communities who need diagnostic MRI imaging in a more open scanner environment.
If you already have an MRI prescription or imaging order, call us to schedule your scan.
If you are unsure whether you need a referral, prescription, prior authorization, or other documentation, contact our scheduling team before your appointment. Requirements can vary based on the exam, insurance plan, and clinical circumstances.
Our open MRI system is designed to provide diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging in a less enclosed environment than a traditional closed-bore scanner. Open MRI may be particularly helpful for patients who experience anxiety or claustrophobia during traditional MRI exams.
X-ray imaging can help physicians evaluate bones, joints, injuries, and certain other medical conditions.
Contact our office to confirm the type of X-ray examination you need and current appointment availability.
Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) and electromyography (EMG) tests are used to evaluate how nerves and muscles are functioning. These tests may be ordered when a patient has symptoms such as numbness, weakness, tingling, or muscle-related concerns. Call our office to confirm scheduling requirements.
MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radiofrequency energy to create detailed images of structures inside the body.
Depending on the type of examination ordered, MRI can help physicians evaluate areas such as:
The exact MRI protocol depends on the body part being examined and the medical question your referring provider wants the imaging study to answer.
If you want a more detailed explanation of MRI findings, read: What Does an MRI Show?
Traditional MRI scanners can feel restrictive for some patients. An open MRI uses a more open design that can make the examination more comfortable for certain people while still allowing diagnostic images to be obtained for appropriate studies.
Patients who are uncomfortable in enclosed spaces may find the open design easier to tolerate than a traditional closed MRI scanner.
The open configuration provides more space around the body and may be helpful for patients who find standard MRI equipment uncomfortable.
Depending on the type of scan and equipment being used, an open system can provide additional flexibility when positioning the patient.
MRI uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency energy rather than the ionizing radiation used in X-rays and CT scans.
Ask Whether Open MRI Is Right for Your Exam: Call 718-400-6369
Feeling anxious about an MRI is common, particularly for people who are uncomfortable in enclosed spaces.
The more open design of our MRI equipment can make the experience easier for many patients who have struggled with traditional MRI scanners.
If you are concerned about claustrophobia:
If your physician has prescribed medication for anxiety or sedation, follow the instructions from the prescribing medical professional and ask about transportation requirements.
Read more: Open MRI for Anxiety and Claustrophobia
A physician may order an MRI after a car accident or other injury when detailed imaging of soft tissues, the spine, joints, brain, or other structures is clinically appropriate.
MRI may help medical providers evaluate injuries that are not visible on a standard X-ray.
Brooklyn Open MRI works with patients whose imaging is related to:
If your doctor has ordered an MRI following an accident, contact us with your prescription and insurance information so our staff can review scheduling requirements.
Brooklyn Open MRI accepts many insurance plans and also works with eligible patients whose imaging is associated with no-fault automobile claims and workers’ compensation cases.
Coverage requirements vary by insurance plan and examination.
Before your appointment, our team may request:
Contact our office before your scan if you have questions about insurance or required documentation.
MRI examinations are typically performed based on an order from a qualified medical provider.
The exact requirements can depend on the examination, your insurance coverage, and your medical circumstances.
If you are unsure what documentation you need, call Brooklyn Open MRI before scheduling. Our staff can review the information you have and explain what is required for your appointment.
If insurance authorization is required, additional processing may be necessary before the MRI can be performed.
You will be asked questions about your medical history and MRI safety.
Tell our staff if you have:
You will be positioned for the area being examined and asked to remain as still as possible while images are obtained.
MRI equipment makes repetitive tapping, knocking, or other loud sounds during image acquisition. Hearing protection is generally provided.
Exam times vary based on:
At Brooklyn Open MRI, our doctors accept most insurance plans, including workers’ compensation, no-fault, and PIP (personal injury protection).
Same-day appointments may be available. Call us today at 718-400-6369 to schedule an appointment for an open MRI in Brooklyn.
What does an MRI show that other scans can’t? Find out from Brooklyn Open MRI at 718-400-6369 or online. Our doctors accept most insurance plans, including workers’ compensation, no-fault, and PIP (personal injury protection), and same-day appointments may be available.
Why not learn more about the role of MRI in assessing traumatic brain injuries and other severe health conditions?
Brooklyn Open MRI is located at:
3506 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Our imaging center serves patients from Brooklyn and surrounding New York City communities who need diagnostic MRI imaging in a more open scanner environment.
If you already have an MRI prescription or imaging order, call us to schedule your scan.
If you are unsure whether you need a referral, prescription, prior authorization, or other documentation, contact our scheduling team before your appointment. Requirements can vary based on the exam, insurance plan, and clinical circumstances.
Are you ready to experience the superior comforts of open MRI technology? Brooklyn Open MRI is the facility to visit. We have extensive experience offering open MRI in Brooklyn, NY, using the latest technology in the industry.
Our doctors accept most insurance plans, including workers’ compensation, no-fault, and PIP (personal injury protection). Same-day appointments may be available.
Call us at 718-400-6369 to schedule a consultation.
Learn more: What not to do before an MRI.
Same-day MRI appointments may be available depending on the type of examination, appointment schedule, referral or prescription requirements, and insurance authorization.
Call Brooklyn Open MRI at 718-400-6369 to check current availability.
Call Brooklyn Open MRI or use our online contact form.
If your medical provider has already given you an MRI prescription or imaging order, have it available when contacting us.
You may also need to provide insurance and referring-provider information.
Brooklyn Open MRI is located at 3506 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, New York 11229.
Call 718-400-6369 to check appointment availability and confirm what documents are required before your scan.
An open MRI provides a less enclosed scanner design, which many patients with claustrophobia or anxiety find more comfortable than a traditional closed MRI.
The appropriate MRI equipment still depends on the type of examination ordered and your medical needs.
MRI examinations are generally performed based on an imaging order from an appropriate medical provider.
Requirements may vary depending on the examination and insurance plan.
Call us if you are unsure what documentation you need.
Brooklyn Open MRI accepts many insurance plans and works with applicable no-fault and workers’ compensation claims.
Because coverage and authorization requirements vary, contact our office with your insurance information before your appointment.
Some implanted devices and metal objects can affect MRI safety or eligibility.
Tell the scheduling team and MRI staff about all implanted devices, prior surgeries, metal fragments, and other medical devices before your scan.
The specific device information may need to be reviewed before the MRI can be scheduled or performed.
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Some MRI examinations are performed without contrast, while others may require a contrast agent depending on the clinical question and the ordered imaging protocol.
Your referring provider and imaging team determine the appropriate exam protocol.
MRI examination times vary depending on the body part being scanned, the imaging protocol, whether contrast is required, and other factors.
Ask our scheduling team about the expected duration of your specific examination when making the appointment.
The multiple benefits of our X-Ray and Magnetic Resonance Imaging diagnostic testing services help our medical staff provide guidance for diagnostic and therapeutic services and procedures. The MRI diagnostic platform at Brooklyn Open MRI is comfortable and efficient. And for your peace of mind, we are accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
When it comes to diagnoses of potential issues, (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) MRI has many advantages for our patients. The highly trained specialists at Brooklyn Open MRI use MRI diagnostics for many disorders and conditions including management of shoulder and knee injuries, sports injuries and more. The MRI scanner takes advantage of its powerful magnets and radiofrequency energy and then in conjunction with computer software, produces images of the body’s soft tissues. Clearer views for muscles, tendons, ligaments and brain, nerves and spinal cord are provided by our MRI scanner
An open MRI is open from all sides, so the patient does not need to enter a tunnel. This advancement in technology provides a much more comfortable and convenient scanning experience for patients. This design eliminates a common feeling among patients – claustrophobia. In just about 30 minutes or less, the scanning can be completed while the patient, positioned comfortably, enables the MRI’s imaging quality to come through well.
Another diagnostic procedure offered is the NCV EMG test. This test is usually prescribed when a patient feels weakness, numbness, or soreness in the muscles. To find out more, please call (718) 400-6369.
X-rays are a type of radiation called electromagnetic waves. X-rays are a painless test.
They create imaging and pictures of the inside of your body. The images, shown in different shades of black and white, show the inner parts of your body
If your doctor has ordered an MRI, contact Brooklyn Open MRI to check appointment availability and find out what documentation you need before your scan.
