MRI Near Belleview, FL: Your Guide to Millenium MRI Ocala
Updated: 4 days ago
If you live in Belleview and your doctor has ordered an MRI, the closest Millenium MRI center is in nearby Ocala, at 2023 E Silver Springs Blvd Unit 301. Same-day appointments are often available, most patients are in and out in about 35 minutes, and results are usually sent to your doctor within 24 hours.
This guide covers how to book from Belleview, how to get ready, and what to expect on the day of your scan.
Where to go for an MRI near Belleview
Belleview patients are served by our Ocala center:
Address: 2023 E Silver Springs Blvd Unit 301, Ocala, FL 34470
Phone: (352) 900-5501
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Location page: MRI in Ocala
Before you leave, check your route with your map app, and give yourself a little extra time so you are not rushed at check-in.
How to book your MRI
Booking is simple:
Using insurance? Get an order from your doctor. Ask the office to send it to Millenium MRI. Paying cash? No referral is needed, so you can skip this step.
Call the Ocala center. Call (352) 900-5501. Calling early in the day gives you the best chance at a same-day time.
Share how you will pay. We accept most insurance plans, workers' compensation, personal injury cases, and self-pay.
Answer the safety questions. Staff will ask about metal, implants, and past surgeries.
Some insurance plans need to approve an MRI before it happens. If yours does, that step can affect when you can be scanned. Staff can help you understand what is needed.
How to get ready for your scan
Most MRIs need very little preparation. A few simple steps help your visit go smoothly.
Eating and medicines
For most MRIs, you can eat and take your usual medicines. Some exams have special instructions. If you get any, follow them. See can I eat before an MRI for more.
What to wear
Wear comfortable clothes with no metal, such as zippers, snaps, buttons, or underwire. Leave jewelry, watches, and hair clips at home. You may be asked to change into a gown.
Tell us about metal in your body
The MRI uses a very strong magnet, so the team needs to know about anything metal in or on your body. Tell staff if you have:
A pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted device
Metal plates, screws, pins, or joint replacements
Clips from past surgery
A cochlear implant or insulin pump
Metal pieces in your eyes from past work, such as welding or grinding
Bring any device cards you have. Some people also ask about tattoos. Learn more in are MRIs safe for patients with tattoos.
What to bring
A photo ID
Your insurance card, if you are using insurance
Your doctor's order, if it was not already sent
A list of your medicines
What happens on the day of your MRI
When you arrive, staff check you in and review your safety form. Then an ARRT-certified technologist takes you to the scan room.
You lie on a padded table that slides into the scanner. The technologist may place a lightweight frame, called a coil, around the body part being scanned. It helps make the pictures clearer.
The MRI is painless, but it is loud. You will get earplugs or headphones. The technologist steps out of the room but can see you and talk with you the whole time. Your job is to stay as still as you can.
Most patients are in and out in about 35 minutes. Some exams take longer, depending on what your doctor ordered. If you feel nervous in small spaces, let the team know ahead of time. Our article on how to overcome claustrophobia during an MRI has helpful tips.
After your MRI
Unless you were given special instructions, you can go back to your normal day right away.
A board-certified radiologist reads your images and sends a report to your doctor. Results are usually sent to your referring doctor within 24 hours. Your doctor will go over the results with you and talk about next steps. If you want to understand the words in your report, see how to read your radiology report.
MRI after a car accident or work injury
If you were hurt in a car accident or on the job, your doctor may order an MRI to look for injuries to the spine, discs, joints, or soft tissue that an X-ray may not show. Millenium MRI accepts personal injury cases and workers' compensation.
When you call, let staff know if your scan is part of an injury case. Have your claim number or your attorney's contact details ready, if you have them. If you have questions about your claim, talk with your attorney. To learn more about imaging after a crash, read the importance of MRI scans after a car accident.
Other Millenium MRI locations
Besides Ocala, Millenium MRI has centers in Largo and Tamarac, Florida, and in North Little Rock, Springdale, Jonesboro, and Marion, Arkansas.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Millenium MRI in Belleview?
No. Belleview patients are served by the Millenium MRI center in Ocala, at 2023 E Silver Springs Blvd Unit 301.
Can I get a same-day MRI?
Same-day appointments are often available, especially if you call early and your doctor's order is ready.
Does an MRI hurt?
No. The scan is painless. The hardest parts for most people are the noise and lying still.
How long does the visit take?
Most patients are in and out in about 35 minutes. Some exams take longer.
When will I get my results?
Results are usually sent to your referring doctor within 24 hours. Your doctor will review them with you.
What insurance do you take?
Millenium MRI accepts most insurance plans, workers' compensation, personal injury cases, and self-pay. Call to check your plan.
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Schedule an MRI at Millenium MRI
Ready to book from Belleview? Call our Ocala center at (352) 900-5501, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or request an appointment online. Same-day appointments are often available, and we accept most insurance plans, workers' compensation, personal injury cases, and self-pay. Self-pay MRI scans are $300 per scan at our Florida centers, and no referral is needed when you pay cash. The Ocala center also offers DTI and SWI brain imaging and OnQ Prostate MRI.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Talk with your doctor about your specific situation.
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