MRI & CT Diagnostics

What MRI & CT Diagnostics does

MRI & CT Diagnostics is an independently owned outpatient medical imaging practice headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, operating five physical centers across Chesapeake and Virginia Beach in the Hampton Roads region. The practice provides diagnostic imaging services to patients who arrive with a physician order, spanning eight modalities: MRI, Open MRI (specialized for claustrophobic and bariatric patients up to 660 lbs, available at Kingsborough), CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, C-arm Fluoroscopy (real-time surgical imaging at Hanbury and Clearfield), and Screening Services. A team of 11 or more board-certified radiologists with subspecialty expertise in musculoskeletal imaging, neuroradiology, body imaging, and interventional procedures reads studies, and the practice delivers interpreted reports to referring physicians typically within 24 hours via the Vue PACS physician portal.

The technology stack is conventional for an independent imaging group: capital imaging equipment (MRI, CT, Open MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, C-arm Fluoroscopy) paired with a Vue PACS image archive and reporting portal. The Open MRI capability at the Kingsborough site, including high-weight-capacity bariatric imaging, is the most differentiated equipment asset. The practice is HIPAA-compliant and operates under a unified MRI & CT Diagnostics brand identity following a 2024 consolidation of previously separate imaging centers.

The business model is fee-for-service medical imaging billed through commercial insurance. The practice participates in most insurance plans, files primary and secondary claims, and collects copays, coinsurance, and deductibles at the time of service. Go-to-market is entirely referral-driven: patients cannot self-schedule without an order from a referring provider, so growth depends on the depth and quality of the practice's referring physician network across Hampton Roads. There is no disclosed direct-to-consumer marketing, no subscription or capitated revenue, and no disclosed enterprise or employer contracts.

Name

MRI & CT Diagnostics

Legal name

MRI & CT Diagnostics

Website

https://mri-ct.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MRI & CT Diagnostics is an independently owned outpatient imaging practice operating five centers across Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, Virginia, providing MRI, CT, Open MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and C-arm fluoroscopy services to physician-referred patients in the Hampton Roads region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Medical Imaging

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiology Imaging Centers (X-ray/CT/MRI/Ultrasound) (HLAFAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB)

Keywords

• Diagnostic medical imaging
• MRI services
• CT scanning
• Radiology practice
• Open MRI imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesapeake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Imaging Services: Fee-for-service medical imaging procedures billed to insurance. Services include MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, C-arm Fluoroscopy, and Open MRI. Participates with most insurance plans and files primary and/or secondary insurance claims. Patient copays, coinsurance, and deductibles collected at time of service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

MRI & CT Diagnostics provides diagnostic medical imaging services through five physical locations in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. The practice offers eight imaging modalities — MRI, Open MRI, CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, C-Arm Fluoroscopy, and Screening Services — delivered to patients with physician referrals and billed through insurance. Services are provided by a team of 11+ board-certified radiologists with results typically delivered to referring physicians within 24 hours.

Product overview

MRI & CT Diagnostics offers a unified portfolio of medical imaging services in the Hampton Roads region. The company provides eight distinct imaging modalities: MRI, Open MRI (for claustrophobic and bariatric patients), CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, C-Arm Fluoroscopy, and Screening Services. The core diagnostic services work together to provide comprehensive care, with MRI and CT serving as primary advanced imaging technologies, supported by foundational X-ray and ultrasound, specialized nuclear medicine for diagnostic and treatment purposes, real-time C-Arm Fluoroscopy for surgical guidance, and preventive screening services. Multiple locations in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach offer different combinations of these services, with extended hours available at select facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Advanced imaging technology that captures detailed, three-dimensional views of the body's internal structures, especially soft tissues, using powerful magnets and radio waves. For patients with physician referrals.
• CT (Computed Tomography) Medical imaging procedure utilizing computer-processed combinations of X-ray measurements to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of the body. For patients with physician referrals.
• Open MRI Specialized MRI service designed for claustrophobic and bariatric patients (up to 660lbs), ensuring comfort without compromising image quality. Available at the Kingsborough location with two different types of Open MRI machines. For patients with physician referrals.
• X-Ray Foundational imaging technique using electromagnetic radiation to visualize the body's internal structures. For patients with physician referrals.
• Ultrasound Medical imaging technique employing high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of the body's internal structures. For patients with physician referrals.
• Nuclear Medicine Specialized modality that uses radioactive substances to visualize, diagnose, and treat various conditions within the body. For patients with physician referrals.
• C-Arm Fluoroscopy Specialized imaging modality with real-time imaging capabilities used for surgical procedures. Available at the Hanbury and Clearfield locations.
• Screening Services Comprehensive health screenings designed to detect potential health issues before they become severe. For patients with physician referrals.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Atlantic Imaging Group: Mid-Atlantic regional outpatient imaging operator running freestanding centers with MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray on a referral and insurance model. Comparable in scale, multi-location footprint, and service mix but with broader geographic reach than a single MSA.

Broad incumbents

• Akumin: One of the largest independent outpatient imaging service providers in North America, delivering MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and nuclear medicine from freestanding centers on a referral-based, insurance-contracted model - directly analogous in services, GTM and revenue model to MRI & CT Diagnostics.
• RAYUS Radiology: National outpatient imaging platform offering the same core modalities (MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound) via physician-referral, insurance-billed services. Comparable in operating model and modality mix to MRI & CT Diagnostics, but operates at national scale rather than a single regional market.
• Touchstone Medical Imaging: Independent outpatient imaging network offering MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, and image-guided procedures with Open MRI capabilities targeting claustrophobic and bariatric patients. Direct analog in specialty Open MRI positioning and physician-referral GTM.
• RadNet: Leading US outpatient imaging chain operating freestanding diagnostic imaging centers with the same modality mix and physician-referral GTM. Provides national scale benchmark against which to evaluate MRI & CT Diagnostics' regional concentration and growth runway.
• SimonMed Imaging: Large independent outpatient imaging provider offering MRI, CT, Open MRI (including for claustrophobic and bariatric patients), ultrasound, X-ray, and nuclear medicine on a referral-driven, insurance-billed basis. Closely comparable specialty-positioning around Open MRI and multi-modality offerings.

Others

• Insight Health Solutions: Provider of mobile and fixed-site diagnostic imaging services (MRI, CT, PET) across multiple states. Comparable technology stack and modality mix; adjacent because it emphasizes mobile/host-site delivery rather than the brick-and-mortar freestanding model.

Emerging players

• Concentra (Humana) Advanced Diagnostics: Occupational health and outpatient diagnostics provider offering X-ray, ultrasound, and select advanced imaging in employer and referral channels. Overlaps with MRI & CT Diagnostics on modality mix but emphasizes occupational/work-injury use cases.

Direct peers

• Sentara Healthcare Imaging: Dominant Hampton Roads health system operating extensive outpatient imaging departments across the same geographic market with overlapping modalities (MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine). The most directly competing referral option for the same patient base and physician network.
• Chesapeake Regional Imaging: Hospital-affiliated outpatient imaging provider serving the same Chesapeake market with comparable modality offerings. Competes directly for physician referrals and insured patients in MRI & CT Diagnostics' home turf.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MRICTDiagnostics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mri-ct-diagnostics

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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