Medical cost (merged)

[NikkiR123 35]

What is the total general cost of getting the medical , do I need to have a chest x-ray done ?? 

 

Thank you 

[NikkiR123 35]

What is the total general cost of getting the medical , do I need to have a chest x-ray done ?? 

 

Thank you 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

12 minutes ago, NikkiR123 said:

What is the total general cost of getting the medical , do I need to have a chest x-ray done ?? 

 

Thank you 

@NikkiR123, USCIS does not regulate how much physicians may charge for conducting the medical and filling out the form. You can find a physician in your area by entering your zip code here. https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor Your best bet is to call several places in your area and ask.

There are some places -county clinics, health centers- that will charge a fee on a sliding scale. I am mentioning that in case that is helpful to anyone here. 

 

I believe the x-ray is not always a must. if you have had the shot that may give a false positive, then I think the guideline is to do a blood test to look for TB (tuberculosis). You would need to look through the instructions and see. And again, you may need to point this out to the nurse or physician who helps you. 

 

[Claireh703 18]

Mine cost $200 but I was up-to-date with all vaccines and titers before I went.  I didnt have a chest xray - I think thats only if you test positive for TB

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

@NikkiR123, If you have your vaccination records, you may bring that to the physician. They may just use those and transcribe them. Otherwise, they would have to run blood titers (levels/test) to check for immunity, etc. So if you have your vaccination records, then provide those to the doctor. It is usually cheaper that way. 

 

 

Edited May 25, 2021 by USC4SPOUSE

[NikkiR123 35]

25 minutes ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

@NikkiR123, USCIS does not regulate how much physicians may charge for conducting the medical and filling out the form. You can find a physician in your area by entering your zip code here. https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor Your best bet is to call several places in your area and ask.

There are some places -county clinics, health centers- that will charge a fee on a sliding scale. I am mentioning that in case that is helpful to anyone here. 

 

I believe the x-ray is not always a must. if you have had the shot that may give a false positive, then I think the guideline is to do a blood test to look for TB (tuberculosis). You would need to look through the instructions and see. And again, you may need to point this out to the nurse or physician who helps you. 

 

Thank you so much 

[NikkiR123 35]

28 minutes ago, Claireh703 said:

Mine cost $200 but I was up-to-date with all vaccines and titers before I went.  I didnt have a chest xray - I think thats only if you test positive for TB

Thank you so much .

30 minutes ago, Claireh703 said:

Mine cost $200 but I was up-to-date with all vaccines and titers before I went.  I didnt have a chest xray - I think thats only if you test positive for TB

Can I ask , what vaccines they require , I usually don't do vaccines .

[payxibka 10,047]

1 hour ago, NikkiR123 said:

What is the total general cost of getting the medical , do I need to have a chest x-ray done ?? 

 

Thank you 

Cost varies by provider

[payxibka 10,047]

16 minutes ago, NikkiR123 said:

Thank you so much .

Can I ask , what vaccines they require , I usually don't do vaccines .

Typically, TdAP, MMR, varicella

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

32 minutes ago, NikkiR123 said:

Thank you so much .

Can I ask , what vaccines they require , I usually don't do vaccines .

@NikkiR123, it's possible you have already had them as a child or young adult. I do not know what you would need to do in order to avoid them. 

[NikkiR123 35]

2 minutes ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

@NikkiR123, it's possible you have already had them as a child or young adult. I do not know what you would need to do in order to avoid them. 

I have had all my childhood vaccines , but I've never had a pneumonia shot . Thank you so much for all your help , I really appreciate it 

[igoyougoduke 1,675]

1 hour ago, NikkiR123 said:

What is the total general cost of getting the medical , do I need to have a chest x-ray done ?? 

 

Thank you 

depends on the vaccines you need and the labs you need to get done. Price can range from 150-1000$ depending on location. Doctors will charge what they want.

[NikkiR123 35]

1 hour ago, igoyougoduke said:

depends on the vaccines you need and the labs you need to get done. Price can range from 150-1000$ depending on location. Doctors will charge what they want.

Sorry my English isn't great what do you mean by "labs" thank you 

[Ontarkie 14,493]

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[SalishSea 18,142]

1 hour ago, NikkiR123 said:

Sorry my English isn't great what do you mean by "labs" thank you 

Labs = laboratory tests run on blood samples drawn from a vein in your arm.