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Jupiter Health, Inc. d/b/a Wellward · Licensed insurance agency · NPN 21613725.

Plan analysis currently covers the Texas individual market. Savings claim: average across Texas bronze/gold enrollees in dominated plans, 2024 CMS data; your savings depend on your county and current plan. Maximum Annual Exposure reflects in-network covered care. The Wellward Bridge Plan is fixed-benefit coverage underwritten by Everest and is not major medical insurance or a substitute for it.

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Imaging

MRI (Lumbar Spine - Lower Spine)

A noninvasive diagnostic test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed, cross-sectional images of the lower spine, including the vertebrae, intervertebral discs, nerves, and soft tissues. It is used to diagnose back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, tumors, and infections.

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North Houston X-Ray and Imaging Center

Lowest price
4.4(236)
$400
without contrast

411 W Parker Rd Suite A, Houston, TX 77091, USA

7.6 mi away

All prices
Without contrast$400
With contrast—
With & without contrast—

No additional fees; regular price $3,700 reduced to $400 self-pay.

(713) 692-1133Website ↗

Houston Medical Imaging Shepherd

Highest rated
4.8(835)
$450
without contrast

3301 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098, USA

2.6 mi away

All prices
Without contrast$450
With contrast—
With & without contrast$600

No price listed for "With contrast" alone.

(713) 589-5231Website ↗

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MRI (Lumbar Spine - Lower Spine) in other cities

  • MRI (Lumbar Spine - Lower Spine) in Miami, FL$235–$3,420
  • MRI (Lumbar Spine - Lower Spine) in Tampa, FL$250–$265
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  • MRI (Lumbar Spine - Lower Spine) in Dallas, TX$400–$2,096
  • MRI (Lumbar Spine - Lower Spine) in New York, NY$640–$2,816

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