What is the average cost for a carotid Doppler test?

When a person is uninsured, the typical cost of a carotid Doppler ultrasound test is about $904 in the United States, according to MDsave Incorporated. The test is normally ordered under suspicion of a cardiac blockage, and thus usually covered by private insurance or Medicare, notes Healthline.

A carotid Doppler test is an ultrasound scan of the carotid arteries, which are located in the neck and carry blood from the heart to the brain. A Doppler is a specific type of ultrasound that analyzes blood flow. A carotid Doppler is ordered when a doctor suspects plaque blockage of one of the carotid arteries. Untreated carotid artery disease can lead to stroke, explains the Radiological Society of North America.