There is no Zocdoc for mobile imaging. No Angi. No centralized platform where facility directors can search, compare, and connect with providers. Every method until now has been fragmented, manual, and slow.
We built Stat Imaging to fix that. Here is an honest look at what it does compared to the methods you are probably using today.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Google Search | Word of Mouth | State Directories | Stat Imaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providers listed | Random results | 1-2 referrals | Raw license data | 1,190+ nationwide |
| Filter by service type | No | No | No | 6 modalities |
| Filter by location | Approximate | No | By state only | ZIP, city, state |
| NPI verification | No | No | License only | Yes, all providers |
| Google ratings shown | Some | No | No | Yes |
| Equipment type (DR/CR) | No | Maybe | No | Yes |
| Response time SLAs | No | Anecdotal | No | Yes |
| Insurance acceptance | No | Maybe | No | Yes |
| Side-by-side comparison | No | No | No | Yes |
| Service request matching | No | No | No | Yes, automated |
| Cost to facility | Free (time cost) | Free (limited) | Free (raw data) | Free |
| Time to find provider | 1-3 hours | Depends on network | 30-60 min + calls | Under 2 minutes |
Google Search: Wide but Shallow
Google is the default starting point. But mobile imaging is niche. Google cannot differentiate a hospital radiology department from a portable X-ray company. You get results but cannot filter by modality, equipment type, credentials, or actual coverage area. Every result requires a phone call to verify basic information.
Best for: Initial discovery when you have no other options and time to make calls.
Word of Mouth: Trusted but Limited
Colleague referrals are valuable. You get a recommendation from someone who has used the service. But you are limited to one or two names. No way to compare pricing, equipment, or response times. Their provider may not serve your area or offer the modalities you need.
Best for: A starting point when you have an established network in your market.
State Health Directories: Accurate but Unusable
State licensing boards and the CMS NPI registry are authoritative data sources. They confirm a provider is registered and licensed. But they are compliance databases, not decision tools. No ratings. No equipment details. No response time data. The interfaces are built for regulators, not facility directors making a quick decision.
Best for: Verifying a specific provider's license status after you've already found them.
Stat Imaging: Built for This Exact Problem
Stat Imaging combines national directory breadth with verified, structured data. Every provider is sourced from the NPI registry and enriched with Google ratings, equipment details, service types, and coverage maps.
Search by ZIP code. Filter by modality. Compare providers side by side. Submit a service request that automatically matches you with qualified providers. All in under 2 minutes.
Best for: Any facility that needs to find, compare, and connect with mobile imaging providers quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stat Imaging free for facilities?
Yes. Searching the directory, viewing provider profiles, and submitting service requests is completely free for healthcare facilities. No account required to browse.
How is Stat Imaging different from Google for finding mobile imaging?
Google returns generic, unfiltered results. Stat Imaging is purpose-built for mobile imaging with NPI verification, modality filters, Google ratings, equipment details, and side-by-side comparison.
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