FAQs for Noninvasive

We are located on the third floor. Park in the Blue Ramp in front of the center. Bring your parking ticket to your appointment to receive a discounted rate. Take the elevator to the third floor and see one of the assistants at the desk in the waiting area.

Noninvasive testing requires a referral; however, a consultation with a cardiologist does not require a referral.

An appointment for a resting echo or a stress echo generally takes up to an hour.  Nuclear cardiology testing takes about two hours. 

We accept most major insurance plans, including HealthPartners, Patient Choice, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medica Choice, Medica Elect, Medica Select Care, Araz and PreferredOne, among others.

If you have questions about coverage or about your bill, call your insurance provider or call Park Nicollet Business Services at 952-993-7672.

If you are coming for a resting echo, stress echo or holter monitoring test, you will need just one appointment. You may need two appointments for nuclear cardiology testing. Each test is different, so for specific information, you may visit our tests and treatments section or call 952-993-5305.

Please call 952-993-5305 with any questions.

Sonographers or technicians performing your test cannot answer these questions. A cardiologist will read your study.

Your referring doctor knows you best, and will be able to discuss other possibilities with you.

Your test results will be given to your referring doctor. Your referring doctor or nurse will call or send a letter based on their clinic practice.