Digital X-Ray On-Site in Novi, MI
PrimeCare of Novi has digital X-ray on-site — which means faster results, less radiation, and no separate imaging appointment. When your physician needs imaging, we can do it right here, right now, and have the results before you leave.
| ✓ Results available immediately — reviewed by your physician same visit |
| ✓ Up to 80% less radiation than traditional film X-ray |
| ✓ High-resolution images — enhanced and magnified on screen |
| ✓ No separate radiology appointment or referral needed |
| Request an appointment | 📞 (248) 426-7200 |
Serving Novi, West Bloomfield, Northville, Farmington Hills and all of Oakland County
WHY DIGITAL MATTERS
Digital X-ray vs traditional film — a significant upgrade
Not all X-ray systems are the same. Digital radiography represents a meaningful clinical improvement over traditional film — for safety, speed, and diagnostic accuracy.
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✅ DIGITAL X-RAY — what we use ✓
Up to 80% less radiation than traditional film — digital sensors are far more sensitive and require a much smaller dose to produce a clear image
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Images available in seconds — no film development, no waiting, no separate visit to a radiology center
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Higher resolution images — enhanced, magnified, and adjusted on screen in real time without retaking the image
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Fewer retakes — immediate image review means positioning errors are caught instantly, reducing additional exposure
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Stored electronically — images are part of your medical record, accessible when needed and shareable with specialists
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No chemicals or film processing — better for the environment and eliminates a source of processing error
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📽️ TRADITIONAL FILM X-RAY →
Higher radiation dose required to expose film
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Film must be developed before images can be reviewed — adds time and delay
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Image quality is fixed — cannot be enhanced or adjusted after exposure
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Retakes require additional full-dose exposures
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Physical film storage required — can be lost or damaged over time
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Chemical processing required — environmental and workflow concerns
Traditional film X-ray has been the standard for decades and remains in use at many facilities — but digital technology has become the preferred standard for modern medical practices. |
WHAT WE IMAGE ON-SITE
No referral. No separate appointment. Same visit.
Having X-ray on-site changes what is possible in a single appointment. Your physician can order imaging, review the results, and discuss a treatment plan — all before you leave. That is a meaningful difference from sending you to an imaging center and waiting days for results.
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🦴 Musculoskeletal →Fractures and suspected fractures
→Joint pain — hip, knee, shoulder, ankle
→Spine — cervical, thoracic, lumbar evaluation
→Sports injuries — bone vs soft tissue evaluation
→Wrist, hand, and foot injuries
→Arthritis assessment and progression monitoring
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🫁 Chest and Respiratory →Pneumonia evaluation
→Chest pain — rib fracture or structural cause
→Persistent cough evaluation
→COPD and chronic lung disease monitoring
→Pre-operative chest imaging
→Immigration medical exam (I-693) chest X-ray
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⚡ Why on-site imaging matters ✓
Same-visit diagnosis — your physician reviews results before you leave
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Treatment starts sooner — no waiting days for imaging results before a plan can be made
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Context matters — your physician reads the image with full knowledge of your history and exam findings
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One stop — saves you a trip to a separate imaging center and the associated time and cost
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Better for urgent situations — a suspected fracture or pneumonia does not benefit from a two-day wait for results
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TWO WAYS TO ACCESS CARE
On-site X-ray is available to all of our patients
Whether you are a standard patient or a Personalized Care member, you have access to on-site digital X-ray at PrimeCare of Novi. The difference is in how much time, availability, and ongoing relationship you receive around that care.
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TRADITIONAL CARE Standard primary careYour insurance covers your visit and any imaging ordered. When your physician determines an X-ray is clinically appropriate, we can do it right here — reviewed same visit, billed through your insurance like any other diagnostic test. ✓
On-site X-ray available at any appointment
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Covered by most major insurance plans
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Results reviewed by your physician same visit
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No separate radiology referral needed
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PERSONALIZED CARE Concierge medicineEverything in standard care — plus same-day or next-day appointments, extended visit time, direct physician availability, and a physician who knows your imaging history over time. When something looks different on this year’s X-ray compared to last year’s, your physician notices. ✓
Same-day imaging when clinically urgent
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Longitudinal imaging — trends tracked over years
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Extended visit to discuss results thoroughly
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Your insurance still covers the imaging itself
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From the cost of a coffee a day
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CAN’T GET AN APPOINTMENT TODAY? PrimeCare of Novi Urgent Care — walk in, no appointment neededIf you need an X-ray today and cannot get a same-day appointment with your primary care physician — or if you have not yet established care with us — PrimeCare Novi Urgent Care is right here and open for walk-in visits. Same digital X-ray technology. Same building. No appointment. Walk in and be seen. ✓ Walk-in — no appointment required
✓ On-site digital X-ray — same technology as our primary care office
✓ Fracture evaluation, chest imaging, and more
✓ Open to patients who have not yet established care with us
✓ Most major insurance accepted
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🏥 PrimeCare of Novi Urgent Care Need imaging today? Don’t wait for a referral. Fractures, chest pain, pneumonia, injuries — these do not benefit from waiting two days for a radiology appointment. Our urgent care has the same on-site digital X-ray and can have results reviewed and a plan in place before you leave. 📍 Same location 39555 W. Ten Mile Road Suite 301· Novi, MI 48375 |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions about digital X-ray in Novi
Where can I get an X-ray in Novi, MI without a referral?
PrimeCare of Novi and PrimeCare Novi Urgent Care both have on-site digital X-ray at 39555 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375. Our primary care office can order and perform X-rays at your appointment. If you need imaging same-day without an appointment, walk in to our urgent care — no referral needed. Call (248) 426-7200 for more information.
Is digital X-ray safer than traditional film X-ray?
Yes. Digital X-ray systems use significantly less radiation than traditional film — up to 80% less in many comparisons. This is because digital sensors are far more sensitive to X-ray photons than film, requiring a much smaller dose to produce a clear, high-resolution image. This is particularly important for children, pregnant women, and anyone who needs multiple X-rays over time.
How long does it take to get X-ray results?
With digital X-ray, images are available within seconds of being taken. Your physician can review the image immediately — meaning results and a treatment plan are typically discussed before you leave your appointment. There is no wait for film development and no separate radiology visit required.
Is X-ray covered by my insurance at PrimeCare of Novi?
X-ray imaging ordered by your physician is covered by most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicare, and others when medically indicated. We accept most major Michigan insurance plans. Call our office at (248) 426-7200 to verify your coverage before your appointment.
Can I get an X-ray at PrimeCare if I am not an established patient?
Yes — through our urgent care. PrimeCare Novi Urgent Care accepts walk-in patients who have not yet established care with our primary care office. If you need imaging today and are not yet a primary care patient, walk in to our urgent care at the same location — 39555 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375.
Do I need a physician’s order to get an X-ray?
Yes. X-rays at PrimeCare of Novi are ordered by a physician as part of your clinical evaluation — not administered as a standalone test without physician involvement. This is how it should be — your physician orders the specific views needed based on your symptoms and examination, and reviews the results in the context of your full clinical picture.
ON-SITE IMAGING — NO REFERRAL NEEDED
Same visit. Same building. Results before you leave.
Schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or walk in to our urgent care — digital X-ray is available either way.
| Book an appointment | Walk-in Urgent Care | 📞 (248) 426-7200 |
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📍 39555 W. Ten Mile Rd, Suite 302
Novi, MI 48375
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Primary Care — Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM
Same-week appointments often available
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Urgent Care — Walk-ins Welcome
pcnoviurgentcare.com for hours
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