When you are paying for a nuclear stress test yourself, the advertised price is only useful if you know what it includes. A clear quote can help you plan for the cost and avoid confusion when scheduling.
For patients in Tampa Bay, here are practical questions to ask a testing facility before booking. Your healthcare team can address whether a particular test is appropriate for you.
What is included in the quoted price?
Ask the facility to explain the complete self-pay cost in writing. Use the same questions when comparing providers:
- Does the quote include both rest and stress imaging?
- Are the necessary radiopharmaceutical doses, medications and supplies included?
- Does it cover the personnel performing the test and imaging?
- Is the physician’s interpretation and written report included?
- Are there any additional facility or interpretation charges?
These questions give you a clearer comparison than looking at a headline price alone. If a quote lists separate charges, ask for the total that applies to your appointment.
How does self-pay work at this facility?
Confirm whether the quoted offer is a self-pay program or an insurance-billed service. Ask when payment is due and what documentation the scheduling team needs. If you plan to use insurance, discuss that with the facility and your insurer before relying on a self-pay price.
Where will the test take place?
Confirm the actual testing address, rather than assuming a company’s headquarters is the appointment location. Ask the scheduling team about arrival instructions and required paperwork. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your healthcare team; a price-comparison article cannot replace those instructions.
NMA’s $200 self-pay program in Tampa
NMA’s $200 nuclear stress test program lists a complete myocardial perfusion imaging study, including rest and stress imaging; treadmill or medication-based stress testing as medically appropriate; necessary radiopharmaceutical doses, medications and supplies; and testing and imaging by qualified medical personnel.
The published offer also includes final interpretation and a written report from a board-certified cardiologist, with results provided to you and your healthcare provider. The program is self-pay, with no insurance billing and no additional facility or interpretation fees described in the offer.
Tests advertised through this program are performed at 3611 East 10th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605. NMA’s scheduling team confirms clinical eligibility and required documentation before testing.
Get a clear answer before you schedule
To review the current offer or request a scheduling call, visit the NMA $200 program page or call 727-514-0100. You can ask about the price, location and next steps without sharing your medical history in the public appointment form.
Prepared with AI assistance using NMA’s published program information. Pricing and program details checked September 12, 2026. This article provides scheduling and cost information, not individual medical advice.