Preventive Cardiac Imaging Order Review
Found a preventive heart scan or coronary plaque analysis service, but need a provider order first? Diagnostic Orders Direct provides $40 virtual provider reviews for cardiac imaging order requests when medically appropriate.
Orders are not guaranteed. Issued only when medically appropriate per provider judgment.
Emergency Warning: Patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, stroke-like symptoms, severe weakness, new neurologic symptoms, severe allergic reaction, or symptoms concerning for a heart attack or emergency should call 911 or go to the emergency room. These pages are for non-emergency provider-review requests only.
Provider-Reviewed Order Access for Preventive Cardiac Imaging
Preventive cardiac imaging — including coronary calcium scoring (CAC), coronary CT angiography (CCTA), and coronary plaque analysis — helps assess cardiovascular risk before symptoms develop. Patients with family history of heart disease, elevated cholesterol, high Lp(a), or metabolic risk factors may benefit from risk stratification imaging.
Most imaging facilities require a licensed provider order before scheduling cardiac CT studies. Diagnostic Orders Direct provides independent virtual provider reviews to determine whether a cardiac imaging order request is medically appropriate based on your individual risk profile, symptoms, and the requested study.
Orders are not guaranteed. Each request is reviewed individually. If an order is issued, you may take it to the imaging facility of your choice, subject to facility acceptance policies.
Cardiac Imaging Order Review Services
Coronary CTA Order Review
Coronary CT angiography order requests reviewed for patients with risk factors, family history, or elevated cholesterol where CCTA may be clinically appropriate.
Coronary CTA Order ReviewCoronary Calcium Score (CAC)
Non-contrast CT calcium scoring for intermediate-risk patients. The existing DOD CAC page is the canonical resource for calcium score orders.
Coronary Calcium Score Order ReviewCoronary Plaque Analysis Order Review
Provider review for coronary plaque analysis order requests. Plaque analysis is typically performed alongside a completed CCTA dataset.
Coronary Plaque Analysis Order ReviewSelf-Pay Heart Scan Orders
Found a cash-pay heart scan but need an order? DOD reviews self-pay cardiac imaging order requests when medically appropriate.
Self-Pay Heart Scan OrdersNeed an Order Before Scheduling?
Facility requires a provider order before your heart scan? Start with a non-emergency provider review while you wait for specialist access.
Need an Order Before Scheduling a Heart Scan?Cardiac Imaging Partner Support
Imaging center losing patients who call about heart scans without orders? DOD provides a no-cost next step for your staff.
Provider Order Support for Cardiac Imaging CentersWho This Is For
Patients with family history of premature heart disease, heart attack, or sudden cardiac death
Patients with elevated cholesterol, ApoB, or Lp(a) seeking cardiovascular risk stratification
Longevity and preventive health patients interested in cardiac screening
Self-pay patients who found a cash-pay heart scan but need a provider order
Patients waiting for a cardiology appointment who want to start non-emergency evaluation
Patients directed by an imaging facility that requires a provider order before scheduling
How It Works
Complete Intake
Submit a brief online intake with your symptoms, history, risk factors, and the study you are requesting.
Licensed Provider Review
A licensed provider reviews your request, medical history, symptoms, and relevant risk factors.
Order Issued If Appropriate
If medically appropriate, an order is issued within 1 business day. This is an independent clinical review — not a rubber stamp.
Order Sent To Your Facility
You may take the order to the imaging center or facility of your choice, subject to facility acceptance policies.
Your Facility of Choice: If an order is issued, it may be sent to the imaging center, lab, or diagnostic facility selected by the patient, subject to facility policies. DOD is not affiliated with any specific imaging facility.
DOD serves patients in 36 U.S. states including AZ, CO, CT, FL, MD, MA, NV, NY, OR, UT, WA, and more. Patients must be physically located in a supported state during the virtual visit. Check state availability →
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: Diagnostic Orders Direct is not an imaging center, laboratory, cardiology practice, radiology interpretation group, emergency service, or replacement for ongoing primary care or specialist care. Orders are not guaranteed. All requests are reviewed by licensed providers and are issued only when medically appropriate based on patient history, symptoms, risk factors, requested study, safety considerations, state availability, and provider judgment. Facility acceptance of any order is subject to the facility's policies.
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$40 virtual provider review. Orders issued only when medically appropriate.
Orders are not guaranteed. Issued only when medically appropriate per provider judgment.