How to schedule an imaging appointment at Salem Health

Patients may schedule an imaging appointment directly, but the scheduling department must have the completed physician order form in-hand. Your physician's office can also call to schedule appointments. 

Please provide 24-hour notice if you need to change your appointment so we can accommodate other patients.

Scheduling tips for imaging appointments

Here are a few helpful hints that will help streamline the check-in process.

Before you schedule

Schedule your imaging exam several days before your follow-up appointment. This allows time for your doctor to receive and analyze exam results.

Please have the following information available when you call:

• Name, date of birth and Social Security number
• Emergency contact information
• Insurance card
• Name of the ordering doctor
• Type of exam
• Reason for the exam

Some of our check-in forms are available online if you prefer to fill them out ahead of time. Doing so can reduce your check-in time.

The day of your imaging exam

Please follow all the necessary preparations for your procedure.

When you arrive you will need:

• Doctor's referral (if we did not receive it directly from your physician)
• State-issued ID or driver's license
• Insurance card
• Social Security number
• Employer's name, address and phone number

In case of a workplace injury be prepared to provide:

• Date of the injury
• Employer's insurance company name, address and phone
• Claim number
• Case manager's name

In case of an auto accident be prepared to provide:

• Date of the accident
• Name of the insured driver
• Driver's insurance company name, address and phone number
• Claim number

In a hospital setting, there are occasionally emergencies that arise that could possibly delay your appointment.  It is our expectation that you should not have to wait more than 5 minutes past your scheduled appointment time. 

Our commitment is to keep you informed of anything happening at the hospital that may contribute to an unexpected delay of more than 5 minutes.