Procedures

What does a Carotid Ultrasound/Doppler include?

This includes a complete duplex scan of carotid arteries (head and neck), which supply blood to the brain.

How much does a Carotid Ultrasound/Doppler cost ?

On MDsave, the cost of a Carotid Ultrasound/Doppler , ranges from $223 to $288.

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MDsave is an online healthcare marketplace where you can buy affordable medical procedures near you at one upfront price.

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MDsave is available to anyone paying out-of-pocket and looking to save money on healthcare. At this time, we do not accept Medicaid patients. Medicare and TRICARE patients can purchase MDsave procedures if the procedure is not covered by those programs and the provider gives the patient a completed Medicare Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) form or a TRICARE Non-covered Service form. If you need a form, please ask your provider to complete one for you.

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Procedure Details

What is Carotid Ultrasound/Doppler?

This painless test uses high-frequency sound waves in order to create pictures of the inside of a patient’s carotid arteries. These arteries are located on each side of your neck and are divided into both internal and external parts. The internal part supplies oxygen-rich blood to the brain, while the external carries it to the face and neck.

This type of test will show whether plaque, a waxy substance, is built up in these arteries. If left undetected, it can harden or rupture. Plaque itself reduces the flow of blood to the brain, which can be life-threatening. A rupture can lead to a blood clot, and in turn, a stroke.

During this type of ultrasound, the structure of the arteries is evaluated. A doctor may also suggest a Doppler ultrasound where the movement of the blood through the blood vessels is also looked at closely. In order to assess one’s blood flow problem, both tests may need to be administered.

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