Portland & Bucksport
Echocardiograms in Maine
Quick appointments, insurance accepted, and cardiologist-interpreted results sent to your provider within 48 hours.
How to schedule your echocardiogram
Here's how it works
Your provider sends the order
Ask your doctor to fax an imaging order and prior authorization to our office. We'll handle the rest — no extra steps for you.
Fax: (833)-972-4822Call to schedule
Contact us to schedule your appointment. We'll confirm your insurance or walk you through our affordable self-pay options.
Call: 207-370-0805Come in for your scan
Your echocardiogram takes about 45–60 minutes. Results are interpreted by a cardiologist and sent to your provider within 48 hours.
Results within 48 hoursCoverage
In-network insurance plans
We'll verify your benefits before your appointment.
Your deductible should not delay cardiac care.
If you have a high-deductible plan or are uninsured, you may pay far less coming directly to our independent testing facility compared to larger organizations.
Your $450 includes
- ✓Complete transthoracic echocardiogram performed by certified sonographers
- ✓Board-certified cardiologist interpretation
- ✓Results sent to your provider within 48 hours
- ✓No surprise medical bills or fees
Insurance also accepted. We'll verify your benefits before your appointment.
What Sets Echo Imaging Solutions Apart
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Get seen within days — not weeks.
Our Portland and Bucksport locations offer same-week echocardiogram appointments with streamlined scheduling. No waiting months for referrals or callbacks. Your heart deserves timely answers. -
Know what you’ll pay before you walk in.
We accept most major insurance plans, and for those without coverage or high deductibles, our self-pay rates are up to 70% lower than hospital prices. No surprise bills. -
Accurate results from specialists who care.
Every exam is performed and interpreted by experienced cardiac sonographers and board-certified cardiologists — so you can trust the quality and feel confident in your results.
FAQs
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Yes — a referral is required for an echocardiogram.
Please have your provider fax the imaging order to 833-972-4822. This ensures we receive the relevant clinical details and have an appropriate destination to send your final report if your provider needs to offer follow-up medical guidance. -
A cardiac ultrasound test that checks the structure and function of the heart muscle, valves, and chambers. A hand-held wand is placed on the chest and high-frequency sound waves are used to create 2D diagnostic images. Doppler and Color Doppler are also used to evaluate blood flow across the heart valves.
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The out-of-pocket cost for an echocardiogram depends on your insurance plan and deductible.
Across Maine, prices can range anywhere from $800 to $4,300, depending on where the test is performed.
Because hospital-based imaging often includes multiple billing layers, many patients are turning to independent centers for more transparent and affordable pricing.(At Echo Imaging Solutions, our self-pay echocardiogram is a flat $450, with no hidden fees or surprise bills.)
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There is generally no preparation needed for an echocardiogram. Patients can eat, drink, and take their medications before the test.
You will be asked to remove your clothing from the waist up and put on a hospital gown. Three electrodes will be placed on the chest and you will be lying on your left side for a majority of the echo. A small amount of gel will be put at the end of the transducer and the probe will be placed on different areas of the chest to acquire images.
The sonographer may have you hold your breath to improve the quality of the ultrasound images. The only discomfort may be from the pressure of the probe on your chest.
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A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) can take 40-60 minutes. The length of the echo test can vary depending on the quality of images and degree of findings. We perform this test at our office in South Portland, Maine.
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Many patients refer to an echocardiogram as an "echo" and this test is used to visualize the heart in real-time. Moving 2D images of the heart are taken to assess the overall structure and function. This is a non-invasive test that is readily available and affordable.
An electrocardiogram (EKG) is used to assess the heart's electrical activity and is not a form of imaging. An EKG produces a graph that displays the heart rate and rhythm.
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Providers often order a transthoracic echocardiogram to diagnose, prevent, and monitor cardiovascular disease. This test is also common for pre-operative clearance.
Some common reasons for routine echocardiograms are hypertension, atrial fibrillation, heart murmur, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, or previous heart attacks.
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144 Thadeus Street Suite #1
Portland, ME 04106
Hours
Monday–Friday
8am–5pm
Fax
(833) 972-4822